Assistant Professor of Theology

Salary Range: $51,000 - $88,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Professor of Theology to teach two credit-bearing courses per semester in applicant's field - viz., religion and Islam, in particular -amounting to approximately 5 hours per week in class; prepare course syllabuses, order texts, prepare lectures, student exercises and examinations; maintain office hours (at least 3 per week) for student advising; proctor student examinations; serve on at least 2 departmental committees, in addition to service to university; regular attendance at all departmental meetings; research and publication of original scholarship related to the field of religious studies and Islamic theology.

PhD in Islamic Studies, Religious Studies or a related field OR ABD (all but dissertation) in Islamic Studies Religious Studies or a related field. Prior experience must include: Design undergraduate-level courses in Islamic studies using primary and secondary sources from the field; Use native or near-native fluency in at least two languages of the Islamic intellectual tradition (such as Arabic, Persian, or Ottoman Turkish) to interpret primary-source texts; Conduct research using Arabic-language primary texts in Islamic theology, law, and mysticism; Conduct research using manuscript materials from libraries and archives in at least two languages of the Islamic intellectual tradition; Prepare peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, or monographs based on original analysis of primary-language and manuscript materials; Conduct comparative research using primary-language sources from Islamic and Judeo-Arabic intellectual traditions to interpret texts and analyze manuscript materials.

PhD in Islamic Studies, Religious Studies or a related field OR ABD (all but dissertation) in Islamic Studies Religious Studies or a related field. Prior experience must include: Design undergraduate-level courses in Islamic studies using primary and secondary sources from the field; Use native or near-native fluency in at least two languages of the Islamic intellectual tradition (such as Arabic, Persian, or Ottoman Turkish) to interpret primary-source texts; Conduct research using Arabic-language primary texts in Islamic theology, law, and mysticism; Conduct research using manuscript materials from libraries and archives in at least two languages of the Islamic intellectual tradition; Prepare peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, or monographs based on original analysis of primary-language and manuscript materials; Conduct comparative research using primary-language sources from Islamic and Judeo-Arabic intellectual traditions to interpret texts and analyze manuscript materials.

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Please send resume to Dr. Mara Brecht (mbrecht@luc.edu) and reference job 042593.

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 www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

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. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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