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Assistant Professor of Theological Studies

Employer
Loyola Marymount University
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 3, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Humanities, Religion
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theological Studies, announces a tenure-track faculty position in Qur’an/Early Islam at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin in the Fall Semester, 2022. The successful candidate should be able to teach a variety of courses related to the religious history of early Islam, such as the Qur’an and scriptural interpretation; the biographical literature around Muhammad; interreligious encounter; science and magic; material culture; mysticism and spiritual practice. The department is open to a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches to Qur’anic/Islamic Studies. The department greatly values diversity, engaged scholarship, and inclusive pedagogy in fostering academic excellence. 

 

The position involves undergraduate teaching in the University Core, the Theological Studies Major and Minor programs, as well as in the MA in Theology and MA in Pastoral Theology programs. The teaching load is defined as 2-2-2-3 over two years (i.e. two classes per regular semester and three classes every fourth semester) Applicants must show promise of excellence in both teaching and research. A Ph.D. from an accredited institution is required.  

The application deadline is October 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm (PST). Candidates may apply to Tenure Line Theological Studies (myworkdayjobs.com). Interested applicants are invited to send: 1) a cover letter (outlining areas of teaching and research interests and resonance with LMU’s mission, especially with respect to diversity and inclusion and working with underrepresented populations); 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; 4) a sample of scholarly writing; 5) a copy of Ph.D. transcripts; 6) three letters of recommendation. Materials 1 through 5 must be uploaded at time of application. Only online applications will be accepted. The three letters of recommendation (requirement 6) also have a deadline of October 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Each letter should be emailed by the recommender directly to the following email address: THSTFacultySearch@lmu.edu. The subject line should read: “[Candidate Name] Recommendation for Islamic Studies.” Applications missing any of the materials or arriving after October 15, 2021 will not be considered. Questions may be directed to: Amir Hussain, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee: amir.hussain@lmu.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually on Zoom around the time of the AAR/SBL annual meeting in San Antonio, TX.  

 

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state, and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experiences, and beliefs to apply. Please read more about our commitments and our efforts at (https://resources.lmu.edu/officeofinterculturalaffairs/). 

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