Background
Cole, Juan R.I. was born on October 23, 1952 in Albuquerque.
Cole, Juan R.I. was born on October 23, 1952 in Albuquerque.
Bachelor in History and Literature Religions, Northwestern University, 1975. Master of Arts in Arabic Studies, American University, Cairo, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies, University of California at Los Angeles, 1984.
Journalist/translator, Monday Morning Company, Beirut, 1978-1979;
assistant professor of history, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1984-1990;
associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1990-1995;
director Center Middle Eastern and North African Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1990-1995;
professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1995. Member Executive Committee Center Middle Eastern and North African Studies, University of Michigan, 1986-1989, 91-92, member senate assembly, 1991-1993, member of advisory committee university county international academic affairs, 1991-1992, member Executive Committee department history, winter 1992, member director search committee international institute, 1993, member search committee, director libraries, 1996-1997, chair search committee Armenian history, 1996-1997. Referee various organizations and publications.
Lecturer in field.
Member American Academy Religion, American Institute Pakistan Studies (board directors since 1992), American Council Learned Societies (fellowship selection committee 1992), American History Association, Mid East Studies Association (officer nominator 1989, book award committee 1991), Social Science Research Council (joint committee Near and Mid East 1993-1996), Society Iranian Studies (council 1987-1989), Association Asian Studies.
Married; 1 child.