Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies

stanford•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies. We seek candidates specializing in pre-modern Islam; regional focus and disciplinary approach are open. The successful candidate is encouraged to support and contribute to the department’s commitment to diversity, inclusive pedagogy, and equitable practice. They must demonstrate substantial evidence of creativity and excellence in research and scholarship, engagement with the broader concerns, theories, and methodologies of Religious Studies, and dedication to teaching and advising students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements

PhD is required at the time of appointment.
Specialization in pre-modern Islam.
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)
Research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
Brief (no more than 300 words) summary of their expected research program
Contact information for three letters of recommendation

Nice To Haves

Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further the values of an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate substantial evidence of creativity and excellence in research and scholarship.
Engage with the broader concerns, theories, and methodologies of Religious Studies.
Dedicate to teaching and advising students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Support and contribute to the department’s commitment to diversity, inclusive pedagogy, and equitable practice.