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University of Miami - Visiting Asst. Professor
Pay Grade: 50
Position Number: 021788
Department: Religious Studies

The University of Miami is committed to educating and nurturing students, creating knowledge, and providing service to our community and beyond. We are leaders in the area of education, scholarship, intercollegiate athletics and service. Come join our team!

Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a one-year position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies, beginning on 15 August 2010. Doctorate degree required. A record of success in teaching undergraduates is preferred. Applicants must be able to teach introductory and intermediate level courses in Islam. The ability to offer courses in one or more of the major religious traditions of Asia is highly desirable. Position #021788. Salary: Competitive. DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Send letters of application, CV, and supporting materials to Chair, Islamic Studies VAP Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, University of Miami, PO Box 248264, Coral Gables, FL 33124-4651. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified or the search is closed.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Texas A&M University - College Station - Assistant Professor, Islamic World History

The Department of History at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of the Islamic World to begin in September 2010 or later. Applications from historians of all time periods, all areas, and all subfields of the history of the Islamic World, including minority communities, are welcome. The department especially encourages candidates whose work crosses cultural borders, employs a broad comparative perspective, takes a transnational approach, and/or uses gender as a form of analysis. A PhD or defense of the PhD by September 1, 2010, evidence of scholarly accomplishment or potential, and the ability to take an active role in both graduate and undergraduate courses are required.

Send a letter of application, a current c.v., a short writing sample (article or chapter), and three letters of reference to Cynthia A. Bouton, Chair, Islamic World Search. Review of applications will begin on October 9, 2009, and the search will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration all materials should arrive by that date.

Texas A&M University is a Research I institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university is an AA/EOE, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples.

Contact Info:
Cynthia A. Bouton, Chair, Islamic World Search, Texas A&M University, Department of History
4236 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4236, USA

Phone: (979) 845-7102, Fax: (979) 862-4314, Email: c-bouton@tamu.edu

Website: http://www.tamu.edu/history

Aarhus University, Department for the Study of Religion - Associate Professor in Arab and Islamic Studies

Subject to the availability of funding, the Faculty of Theology, Aarhus University is seeking to make a permanent appointment from 1 August 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter, to the post of Associate Professor in Arab and Islamic Studies.

The position will be located in the department for the Study of Religion. At the department for the Study of Religion, religion is studied as a global, cultural and social phenomenon. The research of the department covers a wide array of fields from empirical studies of historical and contemporary religions to more specific theoretical studies of religion. Arab and Islamic Studies is a central element of the department’s research, particularly that concerned with Phenomenology of Religion and History of Religions, and is taught at all levels. The associate professor must be able to demonstrate teaching skills in Islam, Arab history and contemporary Arab society and culture, and he or she will also be expected to contribute to the teaching of Arabic language, including classical Arabic. In addition, the preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate research skills in pre-modern Islam.

The post will cover research and teaching in the field of Arab and Islamic Studies and related subjects to the highest academic level, knowledge-sharing, and communication and dissemination of knowledge. There will also be an expectation of contribution to the general development of the department and the Faculty, e.g. through research projects within the main research areas and related subject areas represented in the Faculty, and to teaching on degree programmes across the Faculty. The associate professorship also involves supervision of students and PhD students as well as administrative tasks. Application deadline is February 23, 2009.

For further particulars about the post, please contact the Head of the department for the Study of Religion, Associate Professor Anders Klostergaard Pedersen (e-mail: akp@teo.au.dk1 or tel: +45 8942 2248). Please click here for more info..

New York University, Religious Studies Program - Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow

New York University, the Religious Studies Program in the Arts and Science, invites applications for an appointment as an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow. The appointment will be for one year beginning September 1, 2009, renewable annually for a maximum of three years, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates must have completed a PhD no earlier than five years before the date of appointment, have a strong commitment to teaching and participating in the interdisciplinary Program’s activities. We seek applicants whose area of empirical research lies in the study of Islam. The ideal candidate will combine a grasp of the classical sources and a serious engagement with the theoretical study of religion; interest in intersections of religion with post-coloniality, race, gender, sexuality, or national identity is especially welcome. The candidate should be prepared to teach Theory and Methods in the Study of Religion, as well as two other courses, the nature of which will in part depend upon her/his qualifications.

Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a 20-page writing sample, a sample syllabus, and 3 letters of reference, to: Director, Religious Studies Program, Faculty of Arts and Science, New York University, 726 Broadway, Suite 554, New York NY 10003. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Deadline: February 28, 2009.

University of Oklahoma - Arabic Language Assistant Professor

University of Oklahoma announces a tenure-track position in Arabic at the level of Assistant Professor beginning August 2009 as part of its Language Flagship program. The position is a joint appointment in the University’s Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics and the School of International and Area Studies. Applicants must have a PhD in Arabic language and literature in hand at the time of appointment, native or near-native proficiency in Arabic (MSA), and a demonstrable commitment to both teaching and research. Research focus on Arabic literature and/or culture is preferred. The teaching load is four courses per year and includes courses in Arabic language, literature, and culture at the undergraduate level. Salary is competitive. Send applications to include cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and sample publications to the Chair of Arabic Search Committee, School of International and Area Studies, University of Oklahoma, 729 Elm Avenue, Hester Hall Room 105, Norman OK 73019. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009. 

University of Virginia - Assistant/Associate Professor of Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Religious Studies (tenure-track or tenure), with a specialization in Islam. This appointment begins August 25 2009. Research interests might include, for example, gender and Islam, Sufism, Islam in South and South-East Asia, Islam and globalization, or Islam in Africa. Teaching duties include instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required: Ph.D degree in hand by appointment begin date of August 25, 2009 is required; however, ABD candidates will be considered at the Acting Assistant Professor level. Degree would need to be conferred no later than August 24, 2010.
Specialization in Islam.
Proficiency in relevant languages.
Familiarity with contemporary methodologies in religious studies.
Preferred: Competence in classical Islamic textual traditions (Qur'anic Studies, Tasawwuf, and Falsafah) and interpretive traditions.
Fieldwork experience. To apply, please submit a candidate profile, cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interest, unofficial transcript, and the contact information for three references through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu); Posting Number 0602780. Letters of recommendation must be sent to:
Abdulaziz Sachedina, Chair, Islam Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, University of Virignia, P.O. Box 400126, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4126.
For priority consideration all materials must be received by October 20, 2008. Informational interviews will be held at the AAR Convention in Chicago, IL, November 1st through 3rd, 2008. However the position will remain open until filled. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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.

Boston University/Department of Religion - Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies

BOSTON UNIVERSITY/Department of Religion invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Islamic Studies, pending administrative approval. Specialization is open. Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Religion, Boston University, 145 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Application deadline is October 15, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. Boston University is an Affirmative/Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Denison University Department of Religion invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2009 in Religious Diversity and Pluralism in America. Teaching will include introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses that cover both the diversity of contemporary American religion and the ways different religious traditions (both “traditional” Catholic, Protestant and Jewish traditions and the “new immigrant” traditions) understand and respond to this diversity on philosophical, theological, ethical, historical and social levels. Ph.D. in the academic study of religion with the above specialization and relevant linguistic training are required. Competence in Islam and appropriate undergraduate teaching experience are preferred. Ability to teach in one or more of Denison’s interdisciplinary programs would be desirable. Applications should include a transcript of all graduate work, letters of recommendation, and evidence of appropriate teaching experience. Denison faculty teach a 3/2 teaching load each year. Denison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. The Department will begin reading files on September 15, 2008. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion meetings, November 1-3, 2008. Applications must be made on-line at https://employment.denison.edu.

The University of Denver

The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in Islamic studies (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor), beginning September 1, 2009. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, spread among the department's BA and MA programs; the joint PhD program taught by faculty from DU and the Iliff School of Theology; and the general education curriculum. She or he will also conduct research leading to scholarly publications and provide service to the department, university, and the profession in line with the university's goals of diversity and inclusiveness, contribution to the public good, and promotion of an ethical and collaborative community.

PhD preferred by the time of appointment. PhD required within the first year after appointment.

Review of applications begins immediately. An online application must be received by Oct. 30 for consideration for the pre-arranged interviews to be conducted at the Chicago AAR, Nov. 1-2. Applications, along with cover letter, CV, academic writing sample, and statement of teaching philosophy must be submitted online at www.dujobs.org. Hard copy of three confidential letters of recommendation and recent teaching evaluations (if available) should be sent to Prof. Ginni Ishimatsu, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Sturm Hall 166, University of Denver, 2000 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO 80208. For questions, contact Consuelo Bennett, Assistant to the Chair, cbenne26@du.edu. Please see our extensive benefit package at www.du.edu/hr/benefits.

The University of Edinburgh
Literatures, Languages and Cultures: Director of the HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World

The University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint a Director of The HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World. The Director will hold The HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Chair of the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World. It is hoped that the appointee will be able to take up duties from 1st January 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter. He/she will deliver the aims of the new Centre in research and outreach, and direct its cadre of new staff who will be appointed in the near future.

Applicants should have an outstanding international profile in research, proven expertise in the supervision of postgraduate students, superb qualities of academic leadership, and experience and skills in public engagement, outreach and knowledge transfer. Applications are welcome from scholars in any area of Islamic studies.

Applications due: 17-Oct-2008

For further information on the Centre please contact Professor Carole Hillenbrand, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, e-mail: c.hillenbrand@ed.ac.uk .

Preliminary enquiries about the post may be directed to Professor April McMahon, Head of the College of Humanities and Social Science, e-mail: Head.CHSS@ed.ac.uk

Salary scale: Salary will be on the Professorial scale

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

George Mason University - Associate or Full Professor

George Mason University invites applications for an endowed chair in Islamic Studies at the full professor or associate professor level. The successful applicant will have a distinguished record in teaching, research and publication in one of the major fields in Islamic Studies, including history and the history of ideas, religion, philosophy, politics, anthropology, sociology, science, literature and culture. He or she will collaborate with University faculty in developing a multi-disciplinary academic program focused on the global diversity of Muslim societies and Islam as a living religion and its role in global civilization.

Review of applications will begin on November 20, but the position will remain open until an appointment is made.

All applicants must first apply online. Go to http://jobs.gmu.edu/ and create an application form. Then apply for position F9200Z. Next send letter of application, including a curriculum vitae and names of three references, to:

Dr. Shaul Bakhash, Chair, IIIT Search Committee, CHSS
Dean¹s Office,
Mail Stop 3A3, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030.

George Mason University is a public university in the Virginia state system, located 15 miles outside of Washington, DC. AA/EOE.

Contact Info:
Dr. Shaul Bakhash
Chair, IIIT Search Committee
CHSS Dean¹s Office, Mail Stop 3A3
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030

Website: http://www.gmu.edu

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), the 35th member of the University System of Georgia, is a premier 21st century four-year liberal arts institution. Located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, GGC provides a technology-enriched environment for instruction and learning. Gwinnett County is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care and information technology.

GGC seeks applications for assistant, associate and full professor faculty positions to begin August 1, 2009. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree by the start date. GGC is an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in scholarly activities and to contribute in the area of service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty. In accordance with Board of Regents Policy governing GGC faculty, successful applicants will be eligible to receive 5 or 3 year renewable appointments. Traditional one year appointments may also be approved. For more information about our college, please visit our website at www.ggc.usg.edu.

Areas of interest include:

Liberal Arts: Religion (Prefer specialization in one or more of the following world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and/or East Asian Religions) and Sociology (Medical Sociology is preferred), & Criminal Justice/Criminology.

Applicants should send the following as a single packet:
(1) completed GGC Faculty Application for Employment (found at http://www.ggc.usg.edu).
(2) letter of interest, (3) current CV, and (4) unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, by mail to: Frances Troutman, Georgia Gwinnett College, 1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, or scan and send electronically to apply@ggc.usg.edu.
Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. and a successful background and education check. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

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.

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.

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.

Institute of Ismaili Studies: London - Research Associate: Quranic Sudies

Full time permanent position
Salary range: £29,000-34,000 per annum

The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977 with the object of promoting scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths. The Institute collaborates with several institutions of learning. For example, the graduate teaching programmes of the Institute have collaborated at various stages with McGill University, The University of London’s Institute of Education, The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), The University of Jordan and faculty-members of a number of universities in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

We are currently inviting applications for the position of a Research Associate in the Quranic Studies Unit, for the Department of Academic Research and Publications.

Your main responsibilities will be to undertake research on current and future projects of Quranic Studies with a view towards preparing specific works for publication. Other duties include editing one of the volumes of the Anthology of Qur’anic Commentaries that the IIS publishes jointly with Oxford University Press, translating tafsir texts and possibly teaching in the Graduate programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities. You will also participate in all relevant Quranic Studies meetings, workshops and conferences and in other related research at the IIS.

The position requires a PhD in Islamic Studies and preference will be given to candidates with specialisations in the following areas: Quran and Tafsir Studies, Theology and Philosophy in Islam, Intellectual history of Islam and other related topics. An advanced knowledge and experience in reading and translating classical Arabic texts is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess an excellent command of the English language and attention to detail is essential.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:
Laura Jeffrey
Human Resources Officer
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
42-44 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W 0EB
ljeffrey@iis.ac.uk

The Institute of Ismaili Studies is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, visit our website at www.iis.ac.uk

Ithaca College - World Religions

The Ithaca College Department of Philosophy & Religion invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in World Religions with the ability to teach introduction to Islam and other courses to complement the department’s religion curriculum, beginning August 16, 2009. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religion by time of appointment, demonstrated teaching excellence, and evidence of scholarly promise required. Visit our website www.icjobs.org for more information and to apply. Questions about online application, call (607) 274-1207. Review of applications will begin on immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the American Academy of Religion National Meeting in Chicago, IL, November 1-3, 2008.

Lake Forest College - Islam Post-Doc

Lake Forest College seeks applicants for a 2 year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Islamic Studies, funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM). The Fellow will be based in the Religion Department, in conjunction with the Islamic World Studies Program (an inter-disciplinary program, under the direction of Dr. Ahmad Sadri, the James P. Gorter Chair of Islamic World Studies). We seek candidates with a love of teaching and a desire to experience the richness and rewards of a career at a liberal arts college.

The Fellow will be expected to teach 3 courses per academic year, ranging from introductory courses in the Islamic religious tradition to advanced courses in the Fellow’s specialty. This amounts to half-time teaching. With the other half of his or her working time, the Fellow will be expected to conduct post-doctoral research and to share this with the ACM and other scholarly communities. The College will provide support for participation in conferences and colloquia as well as the mentoring and enrichment workshops associated with the ACM program. The Fellow will expand offerings in the Religion Department and contribute to the development of the College’s new Islamic World Studies Program, generously funded by grants from James P. Gorter, life trustee, and the Mellon Foundation. Salaries are competitive and include research and travel stipends.

Lake Forest College is a coeducational, liberal arts college with 1400 students, located in the north shore suburbs of Chicago. Lake Forest College faculty are encouraged to use the resources of the city as they introduce students to the diverse communities practicing in this urban area. Relevant to this position, the Chicago area boasts upwards of eighty mosques and Islamic community centers serving diverse communities of African-Americans, Arab-Americans, Bosnian-Americans, and Pakistani-Americans.

With students from approximately 45 states and 45 countries, Lake Forest College embraces diversity throughout all of its constituencies and encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. Dossiers, including 3 letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching skills, should be addressed to Professors Lou Lombardi and Ahmad Sadri, c/o Gail Starr, Box F14, Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Inquiries can be made by phone or email: lombardi@lakeforest.edu or (847) 735-5187; sadri@lakeforest.edu or 847-735-5251. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2008. Interviews will be conducted in November, at the American Academy of Religion Conference in Chicago and at the Middle East Studies Association Conference in Washington, DC.

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.

Moravian College - Islam or Asian Religion and Philosophy

MORAVIAN COLLEGE, Bethlehem, PA. The Departments of Religion and Philosophy invites applications for a joint tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning Fall 2009. Responsibilities: teaching 3 undergraduate religion and 3 undergraduate philosophy courses per year. Religion AOS: Islam or Asian Religions. Philosophy AOS: Islamic or Asian Philosophies. Religion AOC: One of the following: Peace & Justice Studies, Native American Religions, Comparative Spirituality. Philosophy AOC: a broad range of topical and historical areas in Western philosophy. Ph.D. by January 2009 strongly preferred. We seek a promising scholar who will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduates. Candidates should provide evidence both of excellent teaching skills and a program of research with the promise of scholarly publication. Candidates who can contribute to Moravian College’s commitment to diversity of its community and the curriculum especially are strongly encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, sample of teaching evaluations, one writing sample and photocopies of transcripts to: Donald P. St. John, Chair, Religion & Philosophy Search Committee, Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650. Review of applications will begin on October 30 and continue until a successful candidate is identified. Preliminary interviews at the November AAR and December APA Eastern Division meetings. Moravian College (www.moravian.edu) is a selective liberal arts and sciences college with 18 academic departments and 121 full-time faculty. It typically enrolls 1500 students in its regular session. Moravian is the 6th oldest college in the country. Its proximity to New York and Philadelphia present unusual opportunities for professional and cultural enrichment. Moravian College values diversity, encourages individuals from under-represented populations to apply, and is an equal opportunity employer.

New York University - Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
ARTS AND SCIENCE
New York University

The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New YorkUniversity invites applications for a position in Iranian history at the assistant professor level, tenure-track, or associate professor level, to begin September 1, 2009, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department is seeking candidates who specialize in the history of Iran in the early modern period or whose research in Iranian studies is historically grounded. We welcome candidates whose interests include the broader Persianate world. Candidates must have the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, demonstrate potential for superior scholarly accomplishment, and be prepared to teach a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses and to supervise doctoral dissertation research.

Candidates should send a detailed letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation by December 1, 2008 to: Iran Search, Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, New York University, 50 Washington Square South, New York NY 10012.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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

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