Religion (Islam in the Modern World). The Religion program in the College of the Humanities at Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion in the area of Islam in the Modern World. The position is at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2009, subject to budgetary approval. The BA program in Religion is housed in the College of the Humanities (see http://www.carleton.ca/chum/religion/).

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a PhD upon date of hire, a vigorous research agenda, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The candidate must demonstrate substantial engagement with the critical discipline of Religious Studies. Candidates should have active research interests in Islam in the post-1700 period and in modern Muslim discourses. The applicant is expected to have full command of the religious traditions of Islam, and of Islamic languages pertinent to his/her area of study. The successful candidate will teach lower and upper-level undergraduate courses on Islam and, once the M.A. is approved, graduate courses in his or her area of specialization. He/she may also be called upon from time to time to teach introductory survey courses in World Religions.

Faculty members at Carleton are expected to participate in the life of the academic community, both on campus and beyond, and to seek external grants in order to develop and support a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, the applications of Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Carleton University is committed to equality of employment for women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply. A letter of application (with CV, samples of recent research, and evidence of excellence in teaching) should be sent to Prof. Farhang Rajaee, Director, College of the Humanities, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6. In addition, candidates should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover. The deadline is October 15, 2008.