[MES Forum] Job List

[McClimans, Melinda]

Middle East Studies Forum Members, here is a list of jobs that might be of interest to your students or perhaps colleagues. You’ll find academic, higher education administration, government, think tank, and non-profit jobs below. Please pass the information along. Thanks!

Fellowship and Graduate Position Openings

  *   2026-2027 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Turkish Studies: Columbia University's Sakıp Sabancı Center<https://mesana.org/resources-and-opportunities/2025/10/31/call-for-postdoctoral-fellowship> - New York, NY. (Deadline December 15, 2025)

  *   Pre-doctoral (Prae-Doc) researcher position in the ERC project<https://www.persianatesocieties.org/job-opportunity-prae-doc-erc-project-persian-jews-history-community-memory-at-austrian-academy-of-sciences/> “Persian Jews – History, Community, Memory,” focusing on religious and/or literary aspects of 19th–early 20th century Judeo-Persian communities, with PhD enrollment at the University of Vienna and integration into the Institute of Iranian Studies at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna. (Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026)

  *   2026-2027 Humanities Research Postdoctoral Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World: NYU Abu Dhabi<https://mesana.org/resources-and-opportunities/2025/11/20/2026-2027-call-for-applications-nyuad-humanities-research-fellowship-for-the-study-of-the-arab-world-postdoctoral-fellowship> - Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Deadline: January 5, 2026)
  *   IASH-Alwaleed Postdoctoral Fellowship (2026-2027)<https://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/iash-alwaleed-postdoctoral-fellowship>: U. of Edinburgh. (Focus on contemporary Islam and Muslim culture, deadline April 24, 2026)
  *   ACOR-CAORC Post-Doctoral Fellowships: American Center of Research (ACOR) - Amman, Jordan<https://acorjordan.org/caorc-fellowships/>. (Research in Jordan in the natural/social sciences or humanities related to the Middle East. US Citizenship required)
Openings in Administration and Program Development

  *   Program Manager, Master of Middle East Policy Studies Program<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Middle-East-Studies>: Pepperdine University - Washington DC.
  *   Programs and Events Internship (Unpaid-Onsite)<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Middle-East-Studies?lvk=Iy-_skWyN_KaFHoIyr2WpA.--O3F5Rnj9g>: Middle East Institute (MEI) - Washington DC.
  *   Middle East Security Program Researcher<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Middle-East-Studies?lvk=uiT-9nShXdcz4tw9mmDPvg.--NyJJnMdJJ>: Institute for the Study of War – Washington DC.
  *   Communications & Advancement Manager<https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=249106&clientkey=58AA089E0E2C786B7FE4217373F3BCBD>: American Councils - Washington D.C

Openings in International Education and Exchange

  *   Assistant Director of Study Abroad<https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Coral-Gables-FL/Asst-Director--Study-Abroad-Programs_R100090550>: U. of Miami - Coral Gables, FL.
  *   Associate Director of Transnational Education<https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=056825>: U. of Surrey - Guildford, United Kingdom.
  *   Global Engagement Specialist<https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Global-Engagement-Specialist_R140481-1>: Ohio State U. - Columbus, OH.

Openings in Linguistics, Education and Research in Area Studies

  *   Lecturer at Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute<https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/lecturer-at-middle-eastern-and-mediterranean-language-institute-medli-madison-wisconsin-united-states-0b4ac4ec-6992-42b9-8e3b-2ae8f4ead039> (MEDLI): U. of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI / Remote. (Seeking instructors for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish languages)
  *   Persian Farsi Language Instructor - Part Time On Call (PTOC): CACI International, Inc. - Lehi, UT<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Persian-Farsi-Language-Instructor>.
  *   Middle East Security Program Researcher: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) - Washington, DC<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Middle-East-Studies>.
  *   Programme Associate - School Meals G6: World Food Programme - Cairo, Egypt<https://www.bayt.com/en/international/jobs/program-manager-jobs/>. (Requires six years of experience in international development)

Openings in National Security and Government Sector

  *   Arabic Operational Language Analyst (OLA): CTC Group - Fort Meade, MD<https://www.clearancejobs.com/q-language-analyst-arabic>. (Requires TS/SCI clearance to translate, analyze, and interpret language materials)
  *   Linguist (FARSI) and Cultural Advisor: Peraton - Camp Xiphos, Jordan<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Intelligence-Analyst-Farsi>. (Requires TS/SCI clearance, provides language, cultural, and analytical support)
  *   Mid-Level All-source OSINT Focus Intelligence Analyst - Kuwait/Iraq: BIZZELL CORPORATION - Miles Manor, AZ<https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Intelligence-Analyst-Farsi>. (Requires deployment to Kuwait, Farsi proficiency required)
  *   Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst, Jr.<https://www.clearancejobs.com/q-language-analyst-arabic>: AEVEX Aerospace - Quantico, VA. (Conduct OSINT activities in response to government requests for information)


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