Northwestern – Position in Islam in African Societies

Northwestern University
Associate or Full Professor, Islam in African Societies

Northwestern University’s Program of African Studies is accepting applications for a full-time tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an active research agenda that focuses on the role of Islam in African societies. The appointment will be contingent upon a successful tenure review. The appointment will be in a home department in the College of Arts and Sciences (including but not limited to Religious Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Literature, or History) and will be associated with the interdisciplinary Program of African Studies. The ability to engage across disciplines and the capacity to provide leadership for interdisciplinary collaboration to support the study of Islam at Northwestern University is highly desirable. Applicants should submit:

a letter of intent describing their current research agenda and teaching experience/interests representative written work
a curriculum vitae
the names and contact information for three referees

Submissions must be made via the application system found at https://facultysearch.weinberg.northwestern.edu/apply/index/NjY. Only electronic application materials will be accepted. The internal review process for applications will begin immediately and continue until October 1, 2013.

Questions can be directed to african-studies@northwestern.edu. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. AA/EOE.

Department Type:
Area Studies
Rank at Which You Expect to Make Appointment: Associate
Location of Position: Illinois, United States

Candidate’s Skills, Background
Required: PhD
Teaching Experience Desired: Interdisciplinary Teaching or Research