Assistant Instructional Professor – Classical Arabic and Islamic Studies

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and the Divinity School of the University of Chicago invite applications for a position as Assistant Instructional Professor to teach courses in Classical Arabic and the Islamic Studies curriculum. The selected candidate will typically teach 3 courses per year in Classical Arabic and 3 courses per year in the Islamic Studies curriculum and will also be assigned service responsibilities related to these programs. All Instructional Professors are expected to engage in regular professional development. The review-and-progression schedule is determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

The appointment will begin on October 1, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The initial term of appointment will be for two or three years depending on prior experience, with reappointment possible following successful review. The review and progression schedule is determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

Applicants are required to have at least one year of previous experience teaching Classical Arabic or topics in Islamic Studies at the college or post-secondary level. An M.A. degree or equivalent is required. A Ph.D. in a related field is desirable.

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/112428 . An application must include:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• a teaching statement
• two (2) sample syllabi
• three (3) course descriptions for courses to be taught in the Divinity School
• the names and contact information of three (3) potential recommenders

Application deadline: All application materials must be received by September 9, 2022 at midnight Eastern Time.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. For information on the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, please visit nelc.uchicago.edu . For questions about the position, please contact [email protected] .

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

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