[Discussion] ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS LITERATURE AND LAW

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JOB- Position in Islamic Religious Literature and Law, U.
Wisconsin-Madison

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS LITERATURE AND LAW
OPEN RANK

Position Vacancy Listing: PVL# 43267
<http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_043267.html>

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a scholar
and
teacher beginning August 2003. Rank is open at either the tenured or
tenure-track levels with specialization in Islamic religious literature
and
law. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses on
Islam as
needed. Beyond that, the successful candidate will be expected to teach
in one
or more of the following areas: the Qur'an, Islamic legal traditions,
Islamic
ethics, Islamic philosophical literature, the development of Islam as a
religion, and other related specialties, as well as undertaking the
direction
of graduate research. The Committee welcomes applications from
candidates who
are proficient in more than one Middle Eastern language.

The appointment will be 100% in the department best suited to the
applicant's area of expertise, but candidates must be capable of
contributing to the development of Middle East and Islamic Studies more
broadly at the University, including the Religious Studies Program.
Please
send a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a

writing sample (at least the length of a article or dissertation/book
chapter) to the address listed below. Unless confidentiality is
requested in
writing, information regarding applicants must be released on request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Deadline for applications is January 10, 2003.

Send application materials to:
Professor David Morgan
Chair, Middle East Search Committee
331 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action
Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.