University of Oxford, Faculty of Oriental Studies
Departmental Lecturer, Islamic Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | United Kingdom |
Position: | Lecturer |
University of Oxford
Faculty of Oriental Studies
Departmental Lecturer in Islamic Studies
(fixed term, April 2016 to March 2017)
£30,738 – 37,768 per annum
We are seeking a Departmental Lecturer, to lecture and teach in Islamic Studies. The appointment is for 12 months, commencing on 1 April 2016, and covers the sabbatical leave of a member of staff.
The Departmental Lecturer will teach, lecture and examine in Qur’anic Studies and/or Islamic intellectual history (especially Arabic philosophy and Islamic theology), and assist with the academic administration of undergraduate and graduate courses in Arabic and in Islamic Studies and History. This may involve setting and marking examinations, supervising students, and assisting with the coordination of courses. She/he should also contribute where appropriate to the faculty’s research programme and conduct scholarly research in these fields.
You will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (preferably a doctorate) in a relevant subject, and be able to teach pre-modern Arabic primary sources. Ideally you will have some prior teaching experience of both classes and small groups; you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with a willingness to undertake administrative tasks. With a publication record appropriate to the stage of your career, you will be able to demonstrate advanced research experience in the field of Islamic Studies.
For more information, and to make an application, go to: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/index.html and search for Vacancy no.121522
Contact: |
Head of Administration and Finance recruitment@orinst.ox.ac.uk +44 1865 278210 |
Website: | https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/index.html |
Primary Category: | Islamic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Religious Studies and Theology Arabic History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 12/22/2015 |
Closing Date | 02/05/2016 |