JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Below is a list of positions in Islamic studies starting Fall 2009. Applications for these positions are due Fall 2008.

Arizona State University:

Assistant Professor of Islam

The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a position in the study of Islam at the rank of a tenure-track assistant professor. Although the primary area of expertise may be in any historical period or in any region, the successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Islam, conduct research leading to scholarly publications and provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Required: PhD in Religious Studies or a related discipline by time of apppointment; demonstrated scholarly expertise in Quran and classical exegetical sources; demonstrated primary expertise and research in Islamic schools of thought or legal traditions, or Islamic history; evidence of ability to work with Arabic language texts; record of research, publication and teaching experience, appropriate to development since time of doctorate.

Desired: scholarly research in any of the fields of study of Islam which could address, interpret, and evaluate the particular features of social conflicts in Islamic history and their relevance to contemporary global developments; demonstrated ability to teach theoretical and thematic courses in the studyu of religion.

Send letter of application, CV, transcript, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, syllabi--for an undergraduate and a graduate course--and teaching evaluations to: Professor Eugene Clay, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, PO Box 873104, Tempe, AZ 85287-3104. Application deadline October 20,2008; if not filled, every week thereafter until search is closed. A background check is required for employment. AA/EOE.

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY announces an opening for a tenure-track open rank position in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) to begin in the 2009-10 academic year. Specialization and departmental affiliation are open, but applicants must possess thorough knowledge of the languages, literatures, and histories of the classical period, and must be familiar with Islam's social history, major sects, principal schools of thought and forms of practice. The successful candidate must be able to teach the core introductory course: “Islam: Civilization and Institutions,” and should be able to teach courses that complement our current offerings, including those pertaining to medieval Islam and the relation of the classical tradition to modern and contemporary Islam. (The latter is a research focus of the University's Crown Center for Middle East Studies with which the candidate will be able to interact). Only applicants with the Ph.D., or who expect to have the Ph.D. by August 2009, will be considered.

First consideration will be given to applications that arrive by October 20, 2008. Applications must include: a letter expressing research and teaching interests, CV, a sample syllabus for a course on “Islam: Civilization and Institutions,” teaching evaluations (if available), one brief writing sample and three confidential letters of reference. All materials should be sent to: Chair of the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Search, Brandeis University, MS 054, PO Box 549110, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Please send letter of application, CV, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, one brief writing sample, graduate transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation by October 10, 2008 to:

Prof. Roger R. Jackson, Chair, Department of Religion, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be held at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Chicago. AA/OEO.

Carleton College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing our faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton University (Ottawa):

Classical Islam

Religion (Islam). The Religion program in the College of the Humanities at Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion in the area of Islam at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2009, subject to budgetary approval. The BA program in Religion is housed in the College of the Humanities (seehttp://www.carleton.ca/chum/religion/).

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a PhD upon date of hire, a vigorous research agenda, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The candidate must demonstrate substantial engagement with the critical discipline of Religious Studies as applied to Islam and have competence regarding Muslim literatures and sciences. Candidates should have active research interests in the classical and/or medieval period of Islam and in the discourses of Muslims in these periods. The applicant is expected to have full command of the core religious traditions of Islam, and of Arabic and other languages pertinent to his/her area of study. The successful candidate will teach lower and upper-level undergraduate courses on Islam and, once the M.A. is approved, graduate courses in his or her area of specialization. He/she may also be called upon from time to time to teach introductory survey courses in World Religions.

Faculty members at Carleton are expected to participate in the life of the academic community, both on campus and beyond, and to seek external grants in order to develop and support a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, the applications of Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Carleton University is committed to equality of employment for women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply. A letter of application (with CV, samples of recent research, and evidence of excellence in teaching) should be sent to Prof. Farhang Rajaee, Director, College of the Humanities, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6. In addition, candidates should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover. The deadline is October 15, 2008.

Carleton University (Ottawa):

Modern Islam

Religion (Islam in the Modern World). The Religion program in the College of the Humanities at Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion in the area of Islam in the Modern World. The position is at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2009, subject to budgetary approval. The BA program in Religion is housed in the College of the Humanities (seehttp://www.carleton.ca/chum/religion/).

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a PhD upon date of hire, a vigorous research agenda, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The candidate must demonstrate substantial engagement with the critical discipline of Religious Studies. Candidates should have active research interests in Islam in the post-1700 period and in modern Muslim discourses. The applicant is expected to have full command of the religious traditions of Islam, and of Islamic languages pertinent to his/her area of study. The successful candidate will teach lower and upper-level undergraduate courses on Islam and, once the M.A. is approved, graduate courses in his or her area of specialization. He/she may also be called upon from time to time to teach introductory survey courses in World Religions.

Faculty members at Carleton are expected to participate in the life of the academic community, both on campus and beyond, and to seek external grants in order to develop and support a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, the applications of Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Carleton University is committed to equality of employment for women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply. A letter of application (with CV, samples of recent research, and evidence of excellence in teaching) should be sent to Prof. Farhang Rajaee, Director, College of the Humanities, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6. In addition, candidates should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover. The deadline is October 15, 2008.

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, midway between Milwaukee and Chicago, Carthage offers quick urban access from the relaxed environment of a small city. Predominantly Midwesterners, students come from approximately half of the United States and from every inhabited continent. Founded in 1847, Carthage is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications received by October 15 will be considered for preliminary interviews at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Chicago. Send cover letter outlining teaching and scholarly interests, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, and any supporting documents to:

Professor Christian D. von Dehsen
Chair, Division of the Humanities
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI 53140-1994

Application materials can also be electronically submitted to: religion-search@carthage.edu

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship

Connecticut College’s Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts (CISLA) has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow whose field of scholarly inquiry is Islam. This is a two-year appointment, commencing in fall 2009, that emphasizes both teaching and scholarship. The fellowship is one of five at the College supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

CISLA promotes global thinking across academic disciplines and encourages students to become politically concerned, socially engaged and culturally sensitive. In the Center’s certificate program, students enhance their major field with intensive foreign language study; a funded international internship; and a senior project that integrates their language proficiency, research interests, and experience abroad. The CISLA Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will be someone who can critically appraise the relationship between tradition and modernity in Islamic societies, draw connections among various aspects of Islamic culture across the globe, or illuminate interactions between Muslim and non-Muslim populations in an international setting. We are looking for someone who will complement the College’s strengths in Middle East Politics and Islam as a religion, so we welcome applicants trained in interdisciplinary Middle East or Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Journalism, Anthropology, History, or Sociology.

Applicants must be on track to receive their degrees by July 1, 2009 or have done so in the last four years.

All Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows will attend bi-weekly workshops on teaching methods sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and give a yearly public presentation on a topic related to their research. Fellows may also advise students who are interested in their field of specialization and/or work with a faculty member on a collaborative research project. The CISLA Fellow will join the teaching team in the Center’s Gateway Course, “Perspectives on Modern Global Society,” held in the spring, participate in the senior seminar that is required of students returning from their overseas experience in the fall, help choose the incoming class, and otherwise participate in the life of the Center. He or she will also offer one or two specialized courses open to all Connecticut College students.

The Mellon Fellowships offer a stipend of $52,000 per year, plus benefits, as well as an additional stipend to help offset expenses for research, scholarly activities, and travel. Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, a published article or otherwise representative sample of their scholarship, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Fred Paxton, Toor Cummings CISLA, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave, New London CT 06320. The College’s Board of Trustees, President, administration, faculty and staff share a commitment to diversity. We foster the values of equity, inclusion, and respect for all human differences, for these are essential to the fulfillment of our mission. The College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website, http://www.conncoll.edu, for more information about the College and our faculty searches. For more information about CISLA, visit http://cisla.conncoll.edu/, and for more information about the Mellon Fellowships, visit http://www.conncoll.edu/employment/6344.htm or contact mellonfellows@conncoll.edu. Applications received by November 1, 2008 will be given full consideration.

Fairfield University is a highly-selective institution in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition, consistently ranked among the top four comprehensive universities in the North by The U.S. News & World Report. The serious exploration of religion is a central part of the institution's mission and identity. Fairfield University, located in southeastern Connecticut 52 miles from New York City and 18 miles from New Haven, is situated on a beautiful 230 acre campus. The Department of Religious Studies enjoys a collegial culture that values intellectual exchange and active mentorship of junior faculty.

Applications should be received by October 15, 2008 in order to receive consideration for preliminary interviews at the annual meeting of the AAR in Chicago. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Dr. Nancy Dallavalle, Chair, Religious Studies Department, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195. Applications from minority and women scholars are strongly encouraged. EEO/AA employer. www.fairfield.edu

Fordham University:

Islam Studies

The Department of Theology of Fordham University is seeking a scholar in the area of Islamic Studies and the History of Religions who works in Islam in its formative period and Islam’s relationships with Christianity and Judaism at that time. Understanding of and participation in contemporary interfaith dialogues and experience in administration of a department and/or program preferred. Start date: Fall, 2009. Rank: Associate/Assistant Professor. Competitive salary. Teaching load is ordinarily 3/2 (semesters). Ph. D. required. A complete application consistsof a personal letter of application, resume, transcripts, three letters of reference, and a representative example of scholarly work (e.g., unpublished research paper, published article). No faxes or e-mail attachments, please. The position remains open until it is filled; candidates whose application is completed by September 20, 2008 will receive full consideration. Please send all application material to Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Theology, Fordham University, 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from women and men of all backgrounds. Fordham is an EO/AA employer.

FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE's Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2009. We seek an historian of religions in Islam. Ph.D. in hand or near completion; teaching experience required. Teaching load is 3/2 and includes participation in the College's general education requirement, "Foundations."

Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching and research statements, teaching evaluation forms, and three letters of recommendation to David McMahan, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Franklin & Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003. Deadline for application is October 15, 2008. We will be interviewing candidates at the 2008 American Academy of Religion conference in Chicago. Please do not send application materials electronically.

Franklin & Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism. EOE

Grinnell College:

Middle Eastern History and Islamic Religious Traditions

The Departments of History and Religious Studies at Grinnell College seek to fill a tenure-track position in Middle Eastern History and Islamic Religious Traditions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; appointment at the Instructor level (ABD) is also possible. Specialization in the modern period (post-1800) is preferred; specialization in other periods will be considered. This will be a joint appointment in the History and Religious Studies departments beginning in August, 2009. The successful candidate will play a key role in the college’s current initiative to develop a broader interdisciplinary curriculum of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in the history of the Middle East and Islamic religious traditions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop courses in area(s) of specialization. Every few years one course will be a Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic). In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 15, 2008. Initial interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings of the AAR and the AHA. Send letter of application, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation to Professor Edmund Gilday, Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. [ReligiousStudiesSearch@grinnell.edu], 641-269-3157; fax 641-269-4414. Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our Web site athttp://www.grinnell.edu.

Ph.D. Fellowship in Classical Islamic Religious Thought
(application deadline: September 1, 2008 ).

The Distinguished Graduate Program (Graduiertenkolleg) “Concepts of the Divine and of the World” (“Götterbilder – Gottesbilder – Weltbilder”) at the University of Göttingen , Germany , invites applications for a doctoral grant in Arabic-Islamic studies. The EUR 1,103.00 per month grant is available from October 15, 2008 for 2 years, with the option of a one-year extension.
The Ph.D. fellowship will be awarded to an applicant who has successfully completed the requirements to begin her/his Ph.D. studies. The topic of the dissertation must be related to the Graduate Program’s main theme and its innovative, interdisciplinary approach to research in Antiquity and Classical Islam. (For more information, see http://www.uni- goettingen. de/en/55444. html). Proposals for a Ph.D. project in Quranic studies or other aspects of the religious traditions of Islam in its early and classical periods are welcome.

Prerequisites and conditions: An excellent command of classical Arabic, a profound knowledge of the Islamic intellectual heritage, knowledge of German and/or dedication to study intensively German during the first year of residence are required. As a rule, applicants for a Ph.D. fellowship provided by this Graduate Program should not be more than 28 years old. The University of Göttingen is devoted to increasing the number of female scholars and, therefore, particularly encourages women to apply.
The successful applicant is expected to participate actively in the Graduate Program`s manifold academic activities. The dissertation, supervised by Prof. S. Günther, may be written in English or German.

Deadline: Applications, by mail and email, must be received by September 1, 2008, directed to Prof. S. Günther, Universität Göttingen, Seminar für Arabistik, Papendiek 16, D-37073 Göttingen, Germany (email: s.guenther@uni- goettingen. de). Include a C.V., list of publications, teaching experience (if applicable), a proposal for the dissertation (max. 2 pages), and two letters of recommendation.

Visiting Ph.D. or Post-Doc Fellowship (without funding) in Classical Islamic Religious Thought (application deadline: September 1, 2008 ).

Applications are invited from Ph.D. students and Post-Doctoral scholars of the religious traditions of Islam during its early and classical periods who wish to join the research team of the Distinguished Graduate Program (Graduiertenkolleg) “Concepts of the Divine and of the World“ (“Götterbilder – Gottesbilder – Weltbilder”) at the University of Göttingen, Germany. Two Visiting Fellowships are available for up to one year to applicants who already receive funding from their home institutions and do NOT seek funding from the Graduate Program at Göttingen.

Prerequisites: The applicant’s research project must relate closely to the Graduate Program`s general theme of research. Ph.D. holders should note that the date of completion of the Ph.D. should be no earlier than 2003. Sufficient knowledge of German to participate actively in the Graduate Program’s manifold academic activities is required. There are no restrictions as to age or citizenship of the applicant.

Deadline: Applications, by mail and email, must be received by September 1, 2008 . Include a C.V., list of publications, teaching experience (if applicable), the proposal for the current research project (max. 2 pages), and two letters of recommendation. Send application to Prof. S. Günther, Universität Göttingen, Seminar für Arabistik, Papendiek 16, D-37073 Göttingen, Germany (email:s.guenther@uni- goettingen. de). For further information on the Graduate Program “Concepts of the Divine,” visit http://www.uni- goettingen. de/en/55444. html or contact Ruth.Sauerwein@ theologie. uni-goettingen. de.

Macalester College:

The Religious Studies Department at Macalester invites applications for a tenure- track position in Islamics at the assistant or associate professor level to begin Fall 2009. PhD required by time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in classical Islam. Preference will be given to candidates with broad comparative interests (e.g. African religion), including an ability to teach courses on Islam in America. The ideal candidate will also be anticipated to contribute to the college's Middle Eastern Studies/Islamic Civilization program. Send letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, examples of recent professional work, pedagogical statement, statement of research interests, and student evaluations to Dr. James W. Laine, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Applications received by October 1, 2008 will receive first consideration. For more information about the department we invite you to visit our website at www.macalester.edu/~religiousstudies.

Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 1800 undergraduates from 48 states and the District of Columbia and over 75 countries. The College is proud of its long-standing, mission-driven commitment to outstanding academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Northeastern Illinois University:

Islamic World. Tenure-track assistant professor position with appointment beginning August, 2009. Candidates should have a deep and broad understanding of the Islamic World, with area of specialization and period of concentration open, and interdisciplinary approaches welcome. The successful candidate is expected to teach general surveys as well as upper-division and graduate courses in area of specialization or regional field. Send letter of application stating teaching and research interests, graduate transcript, curriculum vitae with current e-mail address, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of published research if available, and three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness) to Michael Tuck, Chair, Islamic World Search, Department of History, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4699. Electronic submissions are welcome. Additional information is available at www.neiu.edu. Review of applications begins October 31, 2008, with interviews to be conducted at the November 22-25 meeting of MESA. Northeastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and invites applications from women and minorities as well as other qualified individuals.

Northern Arizona University seeks a scholar of Islamic Studies for a shared appointment as tenure-track assistant professor of religious studies and anthropology. Requirements of the appointment include ability to teach undergraduate courses for both the Religious Studies Program in the Department of Humanities, Arts & Religion, and the Anthropology Department. For Religious Studies, ability to teach an undergraduate survey of the religious tradition of Islam is a requirement. It is expected that the successful candidate will also contribute other courses to both Religious Studies and Anthropology in the candidate’s areas of expertise, and will participate in the Anthropology M.A. program, as well as contributing to the missions of the departments, the College of Arts & Letters, the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, and the University. Teaching responsibilities (5 courses per year) will be divided between Religious Studies and Anthropology. An active program of research and publication in relevant areas is expected. International applications are encouraged.

Ph.D. completed by August 17, 2009, in Religious Studies or Anthropology (or a closely related field) with a focus on Islamic Studies is required. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008. For additional information about the university and this faculty position, go to: http://hr.nau.edu/m/

Applicants are to submit a letter of application, c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness, examples of scholarship, names and contact information for at least three references, and other relevant supporting documentation to the following address:

Prof. Bruce M. Sullivan
Religious Studies Program
Northern Arizona University
Box 6031
Flagstaff, AZ 86011 USA

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, the International Studies Program, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level with competitive salary and excellent benefits beginning September 2009. Applicants should have a PhD in a social science-based discipline with a primary focus on the Middle East, and specialization or training in Islamic Studies. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach from an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective on an array of international topics. Responsibilities of the position include teaching two courses per term, for example: an introductory course on the Middle East, an introduction to International Studies, upper division courses on the Islamic world, a senior seminar with a global theme. Promise of an active, sustainable scholarly agenda is a pre-requisite, along with evidence of successful teaching. Proficiency in one of the languages of the Middle East is assumed. The successful applicant will also have relevant, positive experience in building community and inter-institutional partnerships, and will play a leading role in shaping and strengthening our Middle East Studies program. To learn more about our program please visit our website at www.intl.pdx.edu/ISP

PSU is an AA/EO institution and we encourage applications from a diverse community of international scholars conducting research inside and outside the United States. Interviews may be conducted at MESA conference in Washington, D. C. Send letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching ability, and three letters of recommendation by mail or email to:internationalstudies@pdx.edu or Martha W. Hickey, Director, International Studies Program, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland OR 97207-0751. Applications should be received by October 15, 2008, when review will begin and continue until finalists are identified.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Imam Khattab Endowed Chair of Islamic Studies

The University of Toledo (a public institution with an enrollment of 20,000 students) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment to the Imam Khattab Chair in Islamic Studies. This endowed chair position will be filled at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. with a specialty in or extensive knowledge of Islamic theology and the practices of Islam, fluency in speaking and writing English and Arabic, a strong record of scholarship on Islam, and a willingness to engage in inter-religious dialogue. Additional specializations might also include the history of Islam, the Qur’an and its interpretive traditions, modern schools of thought and Islamic political theory. Successful candidate will teach 2 courses each semester, including introductory and advanced courses in Islam as well as general courses in religious studies. In addition, the holder of this position is expected to give one public lecture per year. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and readiness to engage in discipline-related public service, to function as a resource person for the community, and to seek external resources to support his or her teaching interests. The College of Arts and Sciences offers an undergraduate interdisciplinary major in Religious Studies (administered through the Department of Philosophy). The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the intellectual life of that program. Appointment begins August, 2009. Screening of applications will begin October 20, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy in the area of Islamic Studies along with a cover letter specifying contact information (telephone and e-mail) to: Chair, Islamic Studies Chair Search Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, MS 906, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390. Electronic documents and inquiries can be sent to Ben.Pryor@utoledo.edu. Please put “Islamic Studies Chair” in the subject line. The University of Toledo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Position: Assistant Professor of Religion
Institution: Transylvania University
Location: Kentucky
Date posted: 8/10/2008
Application deadline: 10/10/2008

Religious Studies: World Religions/History of Religions. Transylvania University, an independent, residential, liberal arts college of 1,150 students invites applications for a tenure-track teaching position beginning September 2009. Further information about the University and Program may be found at http://www.transy.edu. Preference will be given to those candidates with teaching experience who have a Ph.D. in religion or, if ABD, will have completed their degree by fall 2009. The successful candidate should be willing to teach courses in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam (with expertise in at least one tradition), as well as general education courses in religion and the core liberal arts program. Teaching load is three courses per semester plus one course in May term (3-3-1). Candidate must be committed to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary dialogue. Emphasis on superior teaching. Transylvania supports faculty professional development and summer research projects, and faculty directed student research projects. Bingham Awards for Excellence in Teaching may provide substantial salary supplements for exceptional candidates or smaller start-up awards for recent Ph.D.s. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, syllabi, and three letters of recommendation by October 10 to Paul H. Jones, Program Director in Religion, Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky 40508. Anticipate pre-arranged interviews at the AAR Annual Meeting in Chicago. Please indicate availability to interview. Transylvania University is committed to building a faculty that reflects the diversity of American society.

The University of Vermont's Religion Department invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Islam with any specialty, e.g., African, American, Asian, Middle Eastern, global Islam, to begin Fall 2009. Candidates must also have substantial preparation in the academic study of religion, including cross-cultural and theoretical aspects of the field. The Ph.D. is required, but outstanding applicants whose dissertations are close to completion may be considered. Candidates should be committed to excellence in their field of scholarship and in the teaching of undergraduates. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of research that leads to publication and presentation in peer-reviewed scholarly outlets and, where available, to seek extramural funding for that research. Teaching responsibilities include general courses introducing the study of religion and intermediate- and upper-level courses in the appointee’s field of specialization; other courses to be developed may include those with a focus on theory and method in the study of religion or cross-cultural, comparative topics.

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Religion Department are committed to fostering and affirming an inclusive, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment for its students, staff and faculty. In their cover letters, applicants are requested to include a description of how they can contribute to the College’s and Department’s diversity goals.

Candidates may apply either online or through a paper application. Online Applications: Apply at www.uvmjobs.com; search for the position using department name (Religion) and attach a curriculum vitae to your application. In addition, other non-attachable materials (a graduate transcript, and three [3] or more hardcopy letters of recommendation) should be sent to: Anne Clark, Search Committee Chair, Religion Department, 481 Main Street, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405. Paper Applications: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript and three (3) or more hardcopy letters of recommendation should be sent to the above address. All application materials must be received by October 15th for candidates to be considered for preliminary interviews at the AAR annual meeting in Chicago, IL, November 1-3. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We seek to increase faculty diversity and welcome applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups and from people with disabilities.

Position contingent upon budgetary approval.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’S Department of Religion seeks a distinguished scholar of Islamic studies. We strongly favor making a senior appointment, but we would also consider exceptionally qualified candidates at the assistant or associate level. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2009. While the area of specialization is open, the successful applicant should demonstrate an understanding of the religious discourses of one or more contemporary Muslim societies in their cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. Language competency in Arabic and possibly another Islamicate language (depending on area of specialization) is expected. The successful candidate will participate in the life of the Religion Department and one or more of the University’s interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Middle East and South Asia Studies minor, Religion/Ethics/Law, Global Humanities, Women’s and Gender Studies). The department has eleven regular faculty and offers BA, BA (honors), MA, and MA/JD degrees in religion. For additional information about the department, go tohttp://www.wfu.edu/academics/religion.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top thirty national universities. With 4,300 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 10:1. From its founding, the university adopted the motto “pro humanitate” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For quick facts about the University go tohttp://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html .

Interviews for the position will be conducted at the AAR Annual Meeting, and applicants wishing to be considered should submit a letter of application and complete dossier (CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a statement on teaching and research, and a sampling of teaching evaluations) to the search committee by October 15, 2008. Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspective, and ways of knowing and learning. Send application materials/nominations to: Dr. James Ford, Search Committee Chair, c/o Sheila Lockhart, Department of Religion, Wake Forest University, P.O. Box 7212, Winston Salem, NC 27109-7212.

Wesleyan University

Non-European Traditions

The Department of Religion at Wesleyan University is seeking an adjunct visitor to teach one lecture/discussion course in the Fall of 2008, and possibly another in Spring of 2009. The course would be in any “non-European” religious tradition, such as Islam, Hinduism, Native/Indigenous, African, Asian, Caribbean, or Latin American religion. CV and letter of interest should be sent by email to Professor Elizabeth McAlister at EMcAlister@Wesleyan.edu. Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are very strongly encouraged to apply.

Position: Assistant Professor of Religion
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Whitman College
Location: Washington
Date posted: 9/1/2008
Application deadline: 10/10/2008

Religion: (Near Eastern Religions). Tenure-track position in Islam and/or Judaism, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2009. A specialty in Islam or Judaism is indispensable; preference will be given to candidates who can teach in both traditions. Ph.D. required at time of employment. Three courses per semester. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Professor Walter E. Wyman, Jr., Search Chair, Department of Religion, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362. Deadline: October 10, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see http://www.whitman.edu and http://www.wallawalla.org.

Position: Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Institution: Willamette University
Location: Oregon
Date posted: 9/1/2008

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally recognized liberal arts school with graduate programs in law, business and education. Willamette has earned a national reputation for its academic standards and exemplary citizenship, values that have defined the culture of this campus for more than 160 years. The Willamette University motto, "Not unto ourselves alone are we born," captures the essence of this distinguished university. It speaks to our commitment to community service, to the extraordinary collaboration between faculty and students, and to the tradition of service and civic engagement that is typical of our alumni. Willamette is in Salem, the capital city of Oregon, one hour from Portland, the Pacific Ocean, and the Cascade Mountains. To learn more about our university, mission, faculty, staff and students visit us at www.willamette.edu.

RELIGION/ANTHROPOLOGY, ISLAM: Send a letter of application describing specific research plans and teaching interests, CV, a statement of pedagogical philosophy that addresses teaching in a liberal arts context, including approaches to teaching students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives & 3 letters of recommendation toislamic-studies@willamette.edu. Letters of recommendation may be submitted electronically or by mail to: Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, Dept. of Anthropology. Review of applications will begin Oct. 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews by invitation will be conducted at AAR and AAA.

Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women and minorities. Xavier University is a Roman Catholic institution in the Jesuit tradition, committed to excellence in teaching, high quality scholarly activity, and creative and intelligent engagement with questions of interfaith dialogue, peace and justice. The Theology Department currently consists of thirteen full-time, doctorally prepared professors. The Department offers the Bachelor and Master of Arts in Theology degrees.

Full Professors will send application letter, c.v., at least two representative scholarly publications, evidence of teaching excellence, and the names of at least three references to: Professor Marie J. Giblin, Department of Theology, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-4442. Application letters must be postmarked by Oct. 17, 2008.

Associate Professors and Assistant level applicants will send application letter, c.v., graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference which should be postmarked by Sept. 26, 2008. Preliminary interviews of select, qualified scholars will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Chicago, November 1-3, 2008. Web page at www.xavier.edu. Xavier University is an AA/EOE employer.