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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.
CARLETON COLLEGE, Department of Religion, seeks a
specialist in Islamic Studies for a full-time, tenure-track position
at the junior level, to begin on September 1, 2009. Ph.D. preferred,
but ABD will receive consideration. In extraordinary circumstances,
candidates at a more senior level may be considered. Candidates should
(a) have primary training in the religious and cultural traditions
of Islam, (b) be committed to excellence in teaching and research,
(c) be skilled at relating both classical and contemporary Islamic
materials to their various historical and cultural settings, (d) have
a strong interest in theoretical and comparative issues in the field
of religious studies, and (e) be able to relate the study of Islam
to other programs, e.g., Asian Studies, African and African-American
Studies, American Studies, Environmental and Technology Studies, Judaic
Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, and/or Women’s and
Gender Studies. The teaching load is five courses distributed over
a three-term academic year. We particularly seek applicants interested
in teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment.
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.
CARTHAGE COLLEGE seeks a scholar of Islam for a tenure-track
appointment beginning in the fall of 2009. Rank and specialization
open. Aside from teaching an existing survey of Islam, the successful
candidate will develop specialized courses that reflect his or her
interests and expertise. Additionally, within the context of liberal
arts education, a commitment to Carthage’s intellectual and
teaching mission is required. Faculty members are expected to teach
general education courses regularly, and there will be opportunities
to teach the core Heritage Seminars.
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, Department of Religious
Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank
of Assistant Professor in Islamic Religious Traditions, beginning
in the fall of 2009. The candidate must hold Ph.D. with a specialization
in the study of Islamic Religious Traditions, and show promise of
scholarly contributions to the field of religion. The successful candidate
for this position will teach three courses per semester in a department
that serves the University’s undergraduate curriculum, be eager
to teach both the department’s required “Introduction
to Religious Studies” and a variety of courses in her/his specialty,
enjoy advising and mentoring students, and engage in appropriate departmental,
university, and professional service. Interest in any of the 19 interdisciplinary
programs in the College of Arts & Sciences also would be valued.
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.
University of Göttingen:
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.
University of Göttingen:
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.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON Religious Studies
Program invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islamic
Studies, specializing in Islamic scriptural literature and interpretation,
at all levels beginning August 2009. This position is part of the
UW Chancellor’s interdisciplinary cluster initiative in Religious
Studies (http://www.clusters.wisc.edu/clusters/show/40). Candidates
should be knowledgeable about the Qur’an, hadith, tafsir, and
other relevant legal and literary works. The appointment will be in
the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia or other appropriate
department with 50% teaching responsibilities in Religious Studies,
including “Religion in Critical Perspective.” Knowledge
of a South Asian religion in addition to Arabic is desirable. Applicants
must have completed the Ph.D. by August 2009. Submit application letter,
c.v., and an article or book/dissertation chapter plus three letters
of recommendation (under separate covers)by October 15, 2008. Chapters
should be accompanied by a one-page statement stating their argument
and context within the larger work. Please send all materials electronically
(.pdf preferred) to:rsp@wisc.edu. For other contact information, seehttp://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/rsp/index.html.
We anticipate interviewing leading candidates at the AAR. UW-Madison
is an AA/EOE and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding
applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed
confidentiality.
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, Department of Theology, invites
nominations and applications for the Helal, Hisham and Laila Edris
ElSwedey Chair in Islamic Studies beginning August 2009. While the
area of specialization is open, primary competency in the Islamic
religious tradition is required. The successful candidate will be
acquainted with the critical study of both early and modern Islam
and will explore contemporary Muslim-Christian relations through scholarship,
teaching, and community engagement. Candidates may be established
in their academic careers with the rank of Associate or Full Professor
and a record of distinguished scholarship and excellence in teaching,
or, alternatively, they may be junior scholars who show excellent
potential for teaching and scholarship. All candidates must possess
the following required qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Islamic
Studies, scholarly expertise in Arabic, critical knowledge of historical
and contemporary texts, including the Qur’an and other foundational
texts of the Islamic tradition. Additional competency in the comparative
and interdisciplinary study of religion would be an asset. The holder
of the chair will teach four courses each year and mentor others in
the integration of units on Islam in other theology courses. Salary
will be commensurate with experience.
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.
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