Assistant Professor of Islam

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion beginning in August 2027. The candidate should specialize in Islam and integrate cross-cultural or transnational perspectives into undergraduate teaching, including RELI 2371 and RELI 3446 exercises.

The position emphasizes scholarly activity, undergraduate mentoring, and involvement in the First Year Experience and curricular development, with a typical teaching load of 3-2 courses per year.

Qualifications

• PhD in Religious Studies or related discipline completed by August 2027.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Ability to situate Islam within cross-cultural or transnational contexts in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses, including RELI 2371: Introducing Islam and RELI 3446: The Qur’an, plus upper-division courses in related areas.
• Engage in scholarly activity, attend conferences, and publish work.
• Advise majors and participate in department, university, and community service.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

PhD in Religious Studies or related discipline

Job description

Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion beginning in August 2027. The department seeks candidates with expertise in Islam, particularly those whose research brings Islam into conversation with cross-cultural or transnational issues in the academic study of religion. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses RELI 2371: Introducing Islam: From Mecca to Malala, and RELI 3446: The Qur’an, alongside upper division courses in areas of interest coordinated with curricular needs. Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2026.

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million, is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.

The Department of Religion consists of seven faculty engaged in the study of religious traditions from across the globe and throughout history, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Africana, American, and Native American religions. The Department is committed to supporting Trinity's First Year Experience Program, the Pathways Curriculum, and undergraduate research with students. Learn more about the department at https://trinity.edu/religion.

Both the Department of Religion and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

If there are any questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee Dr. Sarah K. Pinnock, [e-mail].

Teaching: Teaching responsibilities will include both lower and upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of interest that complement the departmental curriculum. Participating in the First-Year Experience program is encouraged. Teaching load is typically 3-2 courses per year.

Research: Consistent and productive scholarly activity, including attendance at professional meetings, participation in professional organizations, presentations of papers at academic conferences, and publication of research.

Service: Advising majors, service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.

Qualifications: PhD in Religious Studies or related discipline completed by August, 2027.

Preferred: Previous teaching experience in higher education.