Positions in Islamic Studies, beginning Fall 2004
(i.e. application deadlines of Fall 2003)

-The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, merely a beginning resource for our members. While every attempt is made to make sure that it does include all jobs for Islamic Studies, you might be able to qualify for jobs in other departments based on your qualifications.

-The emphasis is usually on tenure-track jobs, although attempts will be made to identify temporary positions as well.

-The following list usually includes jobs through departments of Religion, Philosophy and Religion, or Theology. It does not always include jobs in Middle Eastern Studies, Near Eastern Studies, Classics, History, Anthropology, Women's Studies, etc. To put it differently, if a school conducts its interviews at the AAR, it will probably be listed here. If it conducts them at MESA, AHA, etc., it may or may not be.

The list focuses on jobs in the United States. There are of course other positions in Canada, Europe, Asia, etc. which are not always included.

-The positions are simply listed in alphabetical order.

-If any school has an opening which they would like to advertise here, the advertisements may be sent to Omid Safi, (email: osafi@mail.colgate.edu) the webmaster for the Study of Islam section at the AAR.

Tenure track positions in Islamic Studies

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY; Job Advertisement; Assistant/Associate Professor of Arabic Studies; Essential Functions: The Departments of Languages and Literatures and Religious Studies at Arizona State University seek an assistant or associate professor to teach advanced-level undergraduate courses in Arabic Language and literature/cultural studies. The successful candidate will show evidence of pursuing an active research agenda in the relationship of society and culture in Islamic contexts in modern or pre-modern times. He/she will contribute to the continued development of Islamic Studies in both the Department of Religious Studies and the Department of Languages and Literatures and in the context of the Islamic Studies Certificate. Professional service according to rank. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies or related discipline by August 16, 2004. Native or near-native proficiency in modern standard Arabic. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in teaching Arabic language at the University level. Evidence of a focused research agenda in Islamic Studies, in its theoretical and thematic dimensions, including the study of religion. Desired Qualifications: Research and teaching expertise in the modern Middle East/Arabic world. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the pre-modern Islamic context. Evidence of teaching experience in advanced Arabic language and culture. Demonstrated ability to teach theoretical and thematic courses in the study of religion. Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations and one writing sample to Deborah N. Losse, Chair, Department of Languages and Literatures, Arizona State University, P.O. Box 870202, Tempe. AZ 85287-0202.Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Application must postmarked no later than October 15, 2003; if not filled by that date, then every two weeks thereafter until search closes.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA at Santa Barbara, Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin July 1, 2004.We seek a theorist of religion with teaching and research experience beyond the Ph.D. degree, preferably with publications, doing creative work in one of the following areas: American religions, Islamic studies, or Medieval studies (Western). Disciplinary training is open in either the humanities or the social sciences. We are open to different theoretical approaches, including those focusing on gender and/or sexuality issues in the study of religion. Language proficiency is important particularly in the Islamic/Medieval areas. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Send a letter of application describing theoretical and substantive interests, a curriculum vitae, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93106.Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2003. Application deadline is December 15, 2003. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVINITY SCHOOL seeks to make a faculty appointment in Islam. Rank and salary are open. The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a promising agenda for future work in the field. Candidates must have demonstrated the highest level of scholarly competence and achievement in at least one of the following areas: Quran, Hadith, Tafsir, Sufism, Kalam, philosophy. A strong interest in locating the study of Islam within the history of religions and hermeneutics, as well as interest in teaching in an interdisciplinary graduate program is also required. The Divinity School offers the M.A. and M.Div. degrees and the Ph.D. with a concentration in any of nine areas of study; faculty teach and advise students from each of these programs and across the curriculum of the Divinity School, offering courses at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. Candidates should send a letter of application, a cv, a writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent . All materials should be sent to: Dean Richard A. Rosengarten, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago IL 60637. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by January 30, 2004. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Theology Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in the religion of Islam. Starting date is August 2004. Candidates should have a Ph.D., be prepared to teach at all levels from introductory to graduate courses, conduct and publish research, and participate in the life of the department and university. The department seeks a candidate with a sensibility to the Christian tradition and an appreciation of Muslim-Christian relations. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2003. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be addressed to: Chester Gillis, Chair, Theology Department, Box 571135, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1135. Preliminary, pre-arranged interviews will be held at the AAR/SBL annual meeting in Atlanta this November. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Committee on the Study of Religion and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, invites applications for an appointment at the level of assistant or untenured associate professor in Islamic religion, to begin July 1, 2004. Primary competence should be in Islamic scriptural traditions (Quran, Hadith, Tafsir, etc.). Ph.D. or equivalent is expected by the time of appointment. Ability to participate in a religious studies program is essential; ability to teach courses on contemporary Islam is desirable. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please send applications to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138. Application deadline: September 15, 2003.

HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL seeks to appoint a scholar in the field of Islamic Religious Studies beginning in the year 2004-05. The field of academic specialization is open with respect to geographical region and historical focus; in addition, applicants should have a demonstrated competency in working with Islam in the modern world.  This position is open-rank: though our preference is to appoint a senior scholar, we are eager to consider younger scholars of exceptional promise.  Applicants should hold the doctoral degree, be competent in the appropriate research languages and be able to teach and advise effectively at the doctoral and master’s levels (which includes, but is not limited to, ministerial students).  In addition to students in the Divinity School, the successful candidate will also teach undergraduates and graduate students of religion in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.   Letters of application or nomination, accompanied by a recent curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample and/or publications should be sent to Islamic Studies Search Committee, c/o Monica Beatty, Faculty Search Coordinator, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138 (monica_beatty@harvard.edu). Harvard University is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer and encourages applications from and nominations of women and/or ethnic minority candidates.   Review of applications begins January 30, 2004; candidates are strongly encouraged to submit full dossiers by February 16, 2004. 
 

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Religion beginning September, 2004. Area of specialization: Islam. Areas of competence: Open, but the successful candidate will have a background in classical Arabic, and an interest in teaching a variety of introductory and advanced courses in such areas as the following: Quran as scripture, Islamic religious or philosophical thought, Sufism, the role of Muhammad, Western interpretations of Islam, Muslim-Christian or Muslim-Jewish relations. This person will have the opportunity to help shape Hofstra's expanding program in religious studies, and will complement existing strengths in Indian and Chinese traditions, in Jewish studies, in early Christianity and New Testament, in modern western religious thought and in theory and method. Teaching duties include courses at all undergraduate levels, six courses per year. Some undergraduate thesis supervision; usual non-teaching duties. Summer work available. Hofstra is a large private liberal arts university located 25 miles east of New York City. Send complete dossier, including letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence and writing sample to: Islam Search, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Heger Hall, 115 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1150. Deadline: Screening of applications will begin immediately; preliminary interviews may be scheduled at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Atlanta in November. Hofstra University is an AA/EEO employer.

Indiana University, Bloomington, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in African Religions. Applicants must conduct research on African religions, engage anthropological understandings of religion, and explore the intersection of indigenous and Islamic religious expressions in their research and/or teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who specialize in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in those regions with substantial Muslim populations. The successful applicant must maintain ongoing research, a record of creative and effective teaching, and an active professional profile. Teaching obligations will extend from introductory courses to upper level undergraduate seminars to graduate training at the Master's and doctoral levels. The Search Committee will begin reading applications on November 7, 2003, but will accept them until the end of November. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a dossier with at least three letters of recommendation to: Professor David Haberman, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Sycamore Hall 230, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405. Applicants might anticipate the possibility of a preliminary interview at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Atlanta. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track beginning assistant professor position in Islam, beginning August 2004. Required: broad knowledge of the history of Islam, high level of competence in Arabic language, competence to teach undergraduate and graduate students in the field of Islamic studies. Desirable: evidence of excellence in teaching; ability to teach an introductory survey course on Islam; familiarity with the contemporary cultural and political climate in the Middle East and elsewhere in the Islamic world; English language publications; familiarity with contemporary methodologies in religious studies; and interest in the comparative and interdisciplinary study of religion. The University of Iowa seeks to increase faculty diversity; women and minorities are urged to apply. Send hard-copy letter of application, C.V., three letters of reference, and transcripts to: Chair, Islam Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, 308 Gilmore Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242

Ithaca College:  ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION    The Ithaca College Department of Philosophy and Religion invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant/Associate Professor position in Islam. Applicants must show competency in the area of Women and Religion, and at least one of the following fields: 1) Hinduism, 2) Indigenous Religions, or 3) Critical Theories of Religion, especially Post-Colonial Theory.  Qualifications: Applicants should demonstrate substantial engagement with critical issues in the study of religion and show an ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in the above areas. PhD in Religion required by time of appointment. Evidence of outstanding teaching also preferred. Expectation for sustained research and publishing.   Interested individuals should apply online at www.icjobs.org, and attach a resume/vita and a cover letter. Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-1207. Please note that other materials of support may be requested at a later date. Interviews will be held at the American Academy of Religion National Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, November 22-24, 2003. To ensure full consideration applications should be completed by November 17, 2003.  Ithaca College is a comprehensive college with both liberal arts and professional schools. It is located in the Fingerlakes region of upstate New York and has an enrollment of roughly 6000 students.    Ithaca College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons with disabilities, Vietnam veterans and women) are encouraged to apply.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Islam or South Asian Religions at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2004. Ability to teach introductory World Religions helpful. Ph.D. (ABD considered). The candidate must provide evidence of excellence in teaching. Send application letter and dossier including curriculum vitae, list of courses taken, evidence of teaching excellence and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Sallie King, Religion Search Committee One, Department of Philosophy and Religion, MSC 7504, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Applications must be received by October 1, 2003. The Department welcomes candidates who contribute to its commitment to diversity. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. The Departments of Asian Languages and Cultures and Near Eastern Studies at University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in South /Southeast Asian Islam, beginning in September 2004. A wide variety of periods and sub fields within the area of South Asian and Southeast Asian Islamic Studies are possible, but ability to teach undergraduate courses on both the pre-modern and modern periods is required, as well as courses on Islam in Asia (including Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia and China). The successful candidate is expected to teach a range of courses from introductory undergraduate lecture courses through graduate seminars in areas of research interest; to supervise doctoral dissertations; and to participate actively in the programs of his/her home departments and sister units. Mastery of at least two relevant languages is an advantage. Of special interest are candidates who share a commitment to historically grounded scholarship that is rigorous and original and who are drawn to the intellectual opportunities afforded by programs of significant contextual depth. The Ph.D. is normally expected to have been completed prior to appointment. University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants should provide a CV, letters of recommendation, writing samples and evidence of outstanding teaching ability. Review of applications will begin January 19, 2004, continuing until the position is filled. Please send materials to SAI Search, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan, 2068 Frieze Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. For questions, please contact Alexander Knysh, Chair, Department of Near Eastern Studies, at the above address or by e-mail at alknysh@umich.edu.

Moravian College, Assistant Professor. This is a joint appointment in Religion and Philosophy. Teaching responsibilities: Islamic Studies - any combination of the following: history of Islamic thought, sacred literature, cultures (period or geographic specialization is acceptable), historical studies, pieties, Arabic language. Expertise in philosophy and theology required; either law or political theory or aesthetics also required. Ph.D. or ABD required. Send letter of interest and c.v. to Steve Gordy, Chair, Religion Department. Application deadline: November 15.   Moravian faculty are committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment, close student-teacher interactions, active research agendas and scholarly development. The College also looks for those who will promote one or more of its strategic goals, including whole student development, creative teaching, community and diversity, and global engagement. Complete applications should be sent to the person indicated at: Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650. http://www.moravian.edu

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE, Religion Department, invites applications for a tenure-track position, entry level, assistant professor, beginning in September 2004. We are seeking an Islamicist with a broad understanding of the various religious traditions within Islam, and who demonstrates strong promise as a teacher. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach Introduction to Religion on an occasional basis. Two courses per semester teaching. Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college for women with 2000 students and 200 faculty. It is located about 80 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River Valley, and is a member of the Five College consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts. Mount Holyoke is committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness in its faculty, staff, and student body and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2004. Please send a letter, a curriculum vitae, samples of written work, and arrange to have three or more letters of recommendation sent to the Department. All applications must be received by November 1, 2003. Selected candidates will be interviewed in Atlanta. Address all material to Professor Lawrence Fine, Chair of Search Committee, Religion Department, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075. Fax #413-538-2579.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln  (Religious Studies) University of Nebraska-Lincoln announces a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the area of World Religions, beginning August 2004. The area of specialization is open, but candidates must have teaching competence in Islam. Teaching responsibilities (5 courses per year) will include a survey of religions of the world, courses in Islam, and other upper division courses based on the special interests of the faculty member. Candidates should be prepared to teach at all levels from introductory to graduate courses, conduct and publish high quality research, and participate in the life of the department and university. Ph.D. required by date of hire. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of applications will begin November 10, 2003. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to: Sidnie White Crawford, Chair, Dept. of Classics and Religious Studies, 237 Andrews Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0337. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Sidnie Crawford at 402-472-2460 for assistance.
 

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, Department of Philosophy and Religion, invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, beginning in the Fall Semester 2004.
Candidates should be in the area of Comparative Religions and must be competent to teach courses in Islam and Eastern Religions. We seek applicants who have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and possess strong scholarly promise. A completed Ph.D. or the equivalent is required by June 30, 2004. Teaching experience is preferred. Please send a complete dossier, including a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and
three letters of recommendation to Professor Stephen Nathanson, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy and Religion, 371 Holmes Hall, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115. Consideration is assured for all
applications received by October 24, 2003. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Position is contingent upon the availability of
funding.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY announces an opening for a fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Islam. Position starts September 2004; must have Ph.D. in hand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Arabic, teach a variety of advanced and introductory courses, and contribute to Northwestern’s traditional prominence in the study of Islam in Africa. Resources include the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies and the Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA). Please send letter, CV, three references, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages to Richard Kieckhefer, Northwestern University, Department of Religion, Crowe Hall 4-136, 1860 Campus Drive, Evanston IL 60208. AA/EOE. Women and minority scholars are encouraged to apply. Hiring contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. Applications received by November 15 are guaranteed full consideration.

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Department of Religion and Philosophy, announces a tenure-track position at rank of assistant professor beginning Fall 2004, with a preferred primary specialization in Islamic religions in Africa. Other possible areas of specialization include African traditional religions, Islam in Southeast Asia, or the intersection of Judaic and Islamic Studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and a research agenda that is commensurate with a liberal arts educational program. Six courses/year, undergraduate, including introductory course in Islam and topics courses. Ph.D. prior to appointment. Salary competitive. Usual non-teaching duties after first year. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The University’s endowment ranks among the highest per student of undergraduate institutions in the country. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our web site at www.southwestern.edu. To apply: send CV, three letters of reference, a letter of interest, and a statement of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and research interests to: Southwestern University/Faculty Recruitment Office/Department of Religion & Philosophy/P.O. Box 770/Georgetown, Texas, 78627-0770. The University also welcomes syllabi for proposed courses in our areas of interest. Deadline to apply is November 1, 2003. Interviews at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Atlanta will be prearranged. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F

SKIDMORE COLLEGE, Department of Philosophy & Religion, seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Religion beginning September, 2004. Area of specialization: Islam. Areas of competence: Open. Teaching duties include courses at all undergraduate levels, five courses per year. Thesis supervision. Candidates should be well versed in the liberal arts curriculum and its goals. As diversity is one of Skidmore's paramount goals, men and women with diverse cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Ph.D. expected by August 31, 2004. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Department web page at http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/phil-rel/. Please send a letter of application with a current CV, three letters of reference, and evidence of effective teaching to: Prof. Reginald Lilly, Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religion, Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632. Applications due October 17. All interviews held at the November meeting of the AAR will be prearranged.

Spelman College, The Philosophy and Religion Department is accepting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the areas of Islam or Religions of Africa. Ph.D. candidates are preferred, although ABD's will be considered. While region, era, and expertise are open, applicants are expected to have command of core religious traditions in the field. Competence in Islamic scriptural traditions and/or Arabic is highly desirable. Candidates should be prepared to teach introductory and upper level undergraduate religion courses. In addition to teaching, the successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to conduct and publish research. Completed applications include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, an official transcript, and three letters of recommendation mailed to Office of the Provost, Spelman College, Attn: Philosophy and Religion Department Search Committee Chair, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 1209, Atlanta, GA 30314. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR/SBL annual meeting in Atlanta this November. Review of applications will begin October 17, 2003 and will continue until the position is filled.
 

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for its inaugural position in Islamic Studies. A tenured appointment, rank open, is envisioned. The holder of this position will play a key role, with other faculty currently at the University, in the development of Stanford's new Program in Islamic Studies, and will enjoy the resources available for study of Islam and the Middle East in neighboring institutions. The successful applicant will have an established record of research and publications within the study of Islam and the Muslim world. While geographical region, era, and field of expertise are not specified, the applicant is expected to have full command of the core Islamic religious traditions, and of Arabic and other Islamic languages pertinent to his/her area of study. The candidate should demonstrate substantial engagement with the critical discipline of religious studies. Teaching obligations and opportunities will extend from introductory courses to upper level undergraduate seminars to graduate training. Applications will be evaluated beginning on 9/1/03, and will continue being accepted until the search is successfully completed. Please send a letter of application containing a brief statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to: Islam Search, Prof. Robert Gregg, Dept. of Religious Studies, Bldg. 70, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2165. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes nominations of women and minority group members and applications from them.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, an independent Roman Catholic university, announces a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Islam. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or anticipate its completion by the time of the appointment, September 2004. Ability and willingness to teach a lower-division world religions survey course on a regular basis, in addition to courses in Islam, is essential. Candidates with an interest in comparative religious ethics are especially encouraged to apply. In USD's Department of Theology and Religious Studies, the Roman Catholic tradition is pre-eminent within a curriculum that is cross-cultural, ecumenical, and inter-religious. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and an active scholarly agenda are expected. Applications should include a letter of intent, undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, graduate school dossier with letters of reference, sample of scholarly work, and copy of teaching materials (e.g., syllabi, typical handouts, student evaluations). Send materials to: Dr. J. A. Colombo, Chair, Department of Theology & Religious Studies, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492. Applications must be complete by 8 October 2003. Roman Catholics, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Information about the department is available on the World Wide Web at www.sandiego.edu/theo. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer.

The Religious Studies Program at UW-Madison seeks a scholar of Islam and society since 1750 with competence in North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and/or Southeast Asia, beginning 8/23/04.  Expertise in a relevant social scientific discipline and/or history required. Assistant professor rank, Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Teaching experience preferred. Applicants should demonstrate pertinent language expertise plus concern with interregional themes such as: transnational religion, religious globalization, Islam and the state, Islam and modernization, Islam and women, and Islam as a proselytizing faith. The successful candidate should be well-versed in appropriate theoretical/methodological approaches. Tenure home will reside in one of the participating departments, but the candidate will teach cross-listed courses in Religious Studies and participate actively in the Religious Studies Program. Salary competitive. Application deadline: December 15, 2003. Send application letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, one course syllabus and writing sample (minimum length: article or dissertation/book chapter) to Charles L. Cohen, Director, Religious Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1A Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1397. Unless confidentiality is request in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. EOE/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Tenure-track positions in religious studies, open to Islamicists

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVINITY SCHOOL seeks to make a faculty appointment in the History of Religions. Rank and salary are open. The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a promising agenda for future work in the field. Requires a candidate who has demonstrated scholarly competence and achievement in both theoretical approaches to the study of religion, and in either a specific religious tradition or in the religions of a defined geographic region. A theoretical approach in the modern/postmodern matrix (theories of postcolonialilty; race/ethnicity; body/bodily practices; sex/gender; sexuality; class/social stratification), and expertise in either East Asian traditions or in Islam preferred. The Divinity School offers the M.A. and M.Div. degrees and the Ph.D. with a concentration in any of nine areas of study; faculty teach and advise students from each of these programs and across the curriculum of the Divinity School, offering courses at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. Candidates should send a letter of application, a cv, a writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent .  All materials should be sent to: Dean Richard A. Rosengarten, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago IL 60637. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by January 30, 2004. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled.

Religion/Philosophy: Meredith College invites applications for a full-time position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy with a focus on the Abrahamic religions. Subject to final budget approval, the position will be available August 2004. This is a continuing, non-tenured position. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. and teaching experience in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Primary area of study may be in either Hebrew Bible or early Christian literature. The successful candidate will also be willing to participate actively in a new interdisciplinary general education program at the college. Meredith College is a private comprehensive women's college of 2200 students offering both liberal arts and professional programs. The college is located in Raleigh, North Carolina near the world-renowned Research Triangle Park. Final deadline for receipt of applications is December 15, 2003. Include letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research goals, copies of transcripts, a syllabus for a course the candidate has taught, and three letters of recommendations. Send to Dr. Janet Nelson, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607. Meredith College seeks to increase diversity among its faculty and staff. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Meredith College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY -- Assistant Professor Tenure-track Appointment in South Asian Religions. St. Lawrence University announces a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the study of South Asian Religions including Islam to begin in August 2004. A completed Ph.D. and evidence of excellence in teaching are preferred but late-stage ABD will be considered. Rank and salary will be determined by qualifications and
experience. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate competence in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and who would look forward to teaching the department's introductory course in religious studies, and from time to time, to teach in the university's‚ team-taught, interdisciplinary, First-Year Program. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic and national perspectives to their creative work and teaching. St. Lawrence has a 10-year Master Plan that reflects support for excellence across the curriculum, a commitment to the quality and increased size of the faculty, a focus on well-balanced, learning-centered campus life and an historic investment in renovated and new facilities, all aimed to assure the University its place among the best institutions in the nation. For more information please visit SLU's homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications with CV and 3 letters of recommendation should be sent to: Prof. Mark MacWilliams South Asian Religions Search Committee Department of Religious Studies St. Lawrence University Canton, NY 13617 Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2003. Applications received after November 1, 2003 cannot be considered for interviews at the AAR/SBL meeting in Atlanta.
 

Visiting positions/fellowships

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY. The Departments of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Program in Religious Studies, and Women's Studies Program invite applications for an interdisciplinary two-year, non-renewable, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Islam and Women's Studies beginning fall 2004. The successful applicant will be trained in the classical sources of Islam and be knowledgeable about Muslim women's history and literature and contemporary debates affecting Muslim women. Ph.D. must be in hand by commencement of fellowship. Fellow will actively pursue own research and teach one course per semester, one on women and one on the Qu'ran or another aspect of classical Islam. Stipend is $46,350 in 2004-2005 and $48,668 in 2005-2006 plus benefits, a research fund of $5,000 per year, and a modest allowance for moving expenses. Please send a letter of interest, 500-1000-word description of research project, writing sample (20 pp. or fewer), and CV, and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to
Women's Studies and Islam Search Committee, Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, MS 054, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. A teaching dossier including teaching and supervisors' evaluations, sample
handouts, and a teaching videotape may also be sent. As an EEO/AA employer, Brandeis University is committed to building a diverse faculty and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. First consideration will be given to candidates whose applications are received by December 1, 2003

FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE, Department of Religious Studies, announces a full-time one-year visiting position position in Islam to begin July 1, 2004. Candidate will be expected to teach five courses in Islam, including an introductory course. Ph.D. or near completion required. Experience in undergraduate teaching preferred. Send applications with C.V., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Stephen Cooper, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Franklin & Marshall College, Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003 deadline: March 1, 2004. EOE/AA F&M is committed to advancing cultural pluralism through the hiring of minorities and women.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, is pleased to announce the Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship on US-Arab Relations or Islamic Studies.  The fellowship will support a recent PhD working on the topic of US-Arab relations or Islamic studies for a period of one academic year (August/September to May) so that the fellow can devote this time to transforming his/her dissertation into a book manuscript for publication. The fellow will receive a stipend of $35,000, plus fringe benefits. The fellowship is not restricted based on discipline.

The fellowship requires residence at Georgetown University for the duration of the academic year.  The fellow will be given library privileges at Georgetown University and office space at CCAS and will participate fully in the life of the Center and the university community.  During the fall term the fellow will deliver a lecture at CCAS about his/her research.  In the spring term, the fellow will teach a small seminar on a topic of his/her choosing, broadly related to the subject of US-Arab relations or Islamic studies.  For more information and an application form, please visit: www.ccasonline.org/qatarfellow/index.htm. Application deadline: December 1, 2003.

MUSKINGUM COLLEGE invites applications for a three-year, renewable appointment in world religions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the 2004-2005 academic year (August 16, 2004). The successful candidate will be prepared to teach courses in one or more of the following: Judaism, Islam, or Asian religions. Ability to teach Christian theology is desirable. Muskingum College is a residential, private, four-year liberal arts college with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Please send a complete dossier including a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to Dr. Todd Lekan, Chair/Religion and Philosophy Department/Muskingum College/New Concord, Oh. 43762. Fax: 740-826-8404, e-mail: tlekan@muskingum.edu. Deadline: October 15, 2003. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at AAR/SBL. Women and racial-ethnic candidates are encouraged to apply.
 

YORK UNIVERSITY
Division of Humanities, CLA - Islamic Studies
York University, the Division of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts, invites applications for a two- year Contractually Limited Appointment in Islamic Studies. We seek a candidate with a completed PhD at the time of appointment, evidence of a vigorous research agenda, and promise of excellence in teaching. Applicants should have the appropriate scholarly strengths to conduct research studies in Islamic Studies within both textual and contextual frameworks and to teach at the introductory and advanced levels in the interdisciplinary Foundations and upper-level courses in the Religious Studies Program and the Division of Humanities. The appointment, to commence July 1, 2004, is subject to budgetary approval by the University. Salary depends upon qualifications and experience.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and a sample of scholarly work of not more than 20 pages, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Doug Freake, Division of Humanities, York University, Rm. 207 Vanier College, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 1P3. York University has an Affirmative Action Program with respect to its faculty and librarian appointments. The designated groups are women, racial/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples. Persons in these groups must self-identify in order to participate in the Affirmative Action Program. The Division of Humanities welcomes applications from persons in these groups. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website: www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/ or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. Application deadline: December 1, 2003.

WHITMAN COLLEGE announces a one-semester sabbatical replacement position in Islam and/or Judaism begining January 1, 2004. Ph.D. or ABD preferred. Three course teaching load. Send letter of application, official transcript, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Walter E. Wyman, Jr., Chair of Religion Search, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2003. For more information on Whitman College, visit http://www.whitman.edu. Minorities who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.