Lecturer in Islamic Studies

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 74 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

UCLA invites applications for a Lecturer in Islamic Studies in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. The successful candidate will teach one in-person course in Islamic Thought for the 2026-2027 academic year, with Spring Quarter 2027 as the likely term.

Candidates must hold an M.A. in Islamic Studies or related discipline, with specialization in Islamic thought, and have prior college-level teaching experience. Arabic proficiency is required; related languages are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have at least an M.A. in Islamic Studies or related discipline.
• Specialization in Islamic thought.
• Advanced knowledge of Arabic required; other languages desirable.

Responsabilités

• Teach one in-person course in Islamic Thought during the 2026-2027 academic year (Spring Quarter 2027).

Connaissances

Arabic language

Islamic thought

Teaching experience

Formation

M.A. in Islamic Studies or related discipline

Description du poste

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA seeks applications for the position of a Lecturer in Islamic Studies.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach one in-person course in Islamic Thought during the 2026-2027 academic year, likely in Spring Quarter 2027.

Candidates must have at least an M.A. in Islamic Studies or a related discipline, with specialization in Islamic thought, and prior college-level teaching experience. They should be able to demonstrate a command of major historical and contemporary questions and debates in Islam, as well as the major historical genres (such as hadith, tafsir, fiqh, kalam, falsafa, etc.) and contemporary disciplines in which those debates take place and are studied.

Advanced knowledge of Arabic is required and additional skills in related languages, such as Persian, Turkish, Malay, etc. is desirable.

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 - $80,664.

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Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.