Theology, Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies, Tenure Track

Company: LRES Corporation
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation!Theology, Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies, Tenure TrackPosition DetailsJob Title: Theology, Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies, Tenure TrackPosition Number:Job Category: University FacultyJob Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptCampus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore CampusDepartment Name: THEOLOGYSalary Range: $80,000 - $87,000Benefits Information: The Department of Theology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. The department serves the university's undergraduate core curriculum and offers undergraduate majors and minors in Theology and Religious Studies.We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles in Islamic Studies, Islamic theology, comparative religion, and theory and method in the study of religion.This position involves teaching undergraduate courses in the core curriculum such as Islam, Quran, Topics in Islam, and Introduction to Religious Studies, as well as more specialized courses for majors and minors. Candidates for the position must demonstrate a record of active scholarship, strong competencies in the languages relevant to their areas of specialization, and overall excellence in teaching and student mentorship (or the potential for such).Qualifications: The candidate will have a PhD in Islamic Studies or a cognate field with expertise in Islam at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship.Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit to (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement outlining the applicant's research agenda; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before January 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at .About Loyola University Chicago: Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability.
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