Lecturer in Islam Studies

Employment

0.3 FTE

Gross monthly salary

€ 3,226 - € 5,090

Required background

Research University Degree

Organizational unit

Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies

Application deadline

08 April 2024

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Do you have a strong command of Modern Standard Arabic and a passion for teaching? Are you experienced in language acquisition and interested in contributing to the understanding of the Middle East and North Africa? Then apply as lecturer in Islam studies!

In its teaching and research, the Department of Islam, Politics and Society focuses mainly on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region). This region is witnessing significant social, religious and political developments. A good knowledge of Arabic is a prerequisite for studying these developments. Therefore, teaching Arabic is an important part of the department’s portfolio.

The teaching duties of the lecturer will consist of teaching the basics of Arabic language acquisition in Ba 1 (three courses) and, together with a fellow lecturer, a course in Ba 2. These Arabic courses prepare students for a stay in Cairo (NVIC) or Rabat (NIMAR) in the second semester of Ba 2. You will also maintain contacts with NVIC and NIMAR.

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• You have an excellent command of both written and spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
• Your have successfully completed an accredited course in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.
• You have extensive experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language, preferably in an academic context.
• You have knowledge of the latest insights in the field of teaching foreign languages in general and Arabic in particular.
• You actively contribute to the implementation of Arabic language acquisition as part of the curriculum.
• Preferably, you can teach in Dutch. 

We are

The Department Islam, Politics and Society is responsible for teaching a Bachelor’s and Master’s track in Religious Studies. We are an interdisciplinary department consisting of anthropologists, a political scientist, a scholar of Islamic studies, a philosopher, and Arabists.  

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Staff and students in the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies reflect on the great challenges of our time, exploring concepts, belief systems and worldviews. In this way they provide philosophical and religious context to the societal debate and contribute to the analysis and solution of major societal challenges. The faculty has over 180 staff, organized in eight academic departments and four support departments. Our academics collaborate in six research centres and teach more than 1,000 students.
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We offer

• We will give you a temporary employment contract of one year with the prospect of an indefinite contract. 
• Your salary within salary scale 10 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. 
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service . The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 

Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

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Practical information and applying

You can apply no later than 8 April 2024 only via the button below. Address your letter of application to prof. dr. Karin van Nieuwkerk. Please fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• A letter of motivation.
• Your CV.
• Proof of the accredited course in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.
• A concise vision of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers.
• A course and/or teaching evaluation.

The first interviews will take place mid or late April. Any second interview will take place mid May. You will preferably start your employment on 1 August 2024.  
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Apply now Application deadline 08 April 2024

We would like to recruit our new colleague ourselves. Acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be appreciated.

Would you like more information?
Prof. C. van Nieuwkerk (Karin)

[email protected]
Last modified: 20 March 2024
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