A Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Southern California is typically an academic specializing in the history, politics, cultures, and societies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. At USC, this role is housed primarily within the Department of Middle East Studies in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, an interdisciplinary unit focused on language training, regional expertise, and global perspectives.
A Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at USC is not limited to one narrow discipline but instead works across multiple fields to analyze the region’s past and present. Through research, teaching, and public engagement, these scholars help students understand complex global issues such as migration, conflict, identity, and cultural exchange in the Middle East and its diasporas.
