The Middle East Studies Association (MESA) brings together scholars, educators and those interested in the study of the region from all over the world.
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As students at 500 U.S. universities protested Israel’s genocide in Gaza, a surge of Title VI antisemitism investigations & lawsuits overwhelmingly targeted speech critical of Israel or Zionism.
Our latest visual with @MESA_1966 examines the weaponization of Title VI.
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#Employment The Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science invites applications for the position of Researcher (m/f/d) in the Research Group "Teachers, Inequality and Collective Action" (TICA) starting September 1, 2026.
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#Employment Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) invites applications for a full-time publications editor position. mesana.org/resources-and-opp…
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MESA's virtual FilmFest is now accepting submissions for films. Submit your narrative or documentary short/feature by June 15, 2026, for a chance to screen to hundreds of Middle East studies scholars, professors, and librarians. Check our website for more details.
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#cfp The International Journal of Fashion Studies invites paper submissions for a special issue on clothing and dress in times of mass violence. Abstracts are due August 21, 2026.
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#Employment The Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in the Research Group "Teachers, Inequality and Collective Action" (TICA) starting September 1, 2026.
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Read MESA's full statement on the targeting of Iranians holding visas and green cards, available on our website and via email.
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#Employment The Research Group "Teachers, Inequality and Collective Action" (TICA) at the Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science invites applications for the position of Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) starting September 1, 2026.
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Showcase your work at the largest annual gathering of Middle East studies scholars! Our centrally located exhibit halls offer great visibility for your publications and projects.
Contact us or see our website for details.
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The newest issue of MESA's biannual newsletter, Issues in Middle East Studies, is now available to members via myMESA and email.
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May 19
See the MESA Board's letter concerning attacks on higher education across the Middle East, especially in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
The full letter is available on our website.
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#Employment The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a position at the rank of full-time Lecturer in the Arabic Language Program starting in Fall 2026.
See our website for more details!
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#Employment The Columbia U Dept. of Middle Eastern South Asian and African Studies invites applications for a position in Hebrew language instruction to be filled at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029 mesana.org/resources-and-opp…
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The pre-registration deadline is almost one week away! If you are presenting at MESA 2026, you must preregister by this date to stay on the program. Don't miss out!
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#MESA2026 Program Committee decisions are officially out! Please review your status and complete your pre-registration by May 15th!
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#Employment The Middle East Institute at Columbia University invites applications for the Arcapita Visiting Professorship in Modern Arab Studies for the spring 2027 semester. mesana.org/resources-and-opp…
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#Employment The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University, invites applications for two open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) positions in Turkish Politics and in Political Theory.
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Apr 22
Join MESA on May 4th at 12:00 PM EDT to launch the new Academic Freedom Initiative website — featuring critical data, legal resources, and strategies to fight repression and defend academic freedom on North American campuses.
Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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#Employment The German, Russian, Italian and Arabic Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year visiting position with the possibility of a one-year renewal in Arabic beginning July 1, 2026.
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