At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research Islamic Philosophy, supervise students, and contribute to course design.
- Company: Prestigious Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, academic environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Encourages diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant community and shape the future of Islamic Philosophy education.
- Qualifications: Doctorate in Islamic Philosophy with a strong research background.
The predicted salary is between 59966 - 59966 £ per year.
The Faculty of Divinity wishes to appoint to an Assistant Professorship in Islamic Philosophy from 1 September 2027. The postholder will be based in the Faculty of Divinity, West Road, Cambridge.
Applicants should have a doctorate in Islamic Philosophy and either a proven track record of, or demonstrable potential for high quality research and publications in any aspect of Medieval Islamic Philosophy. The successful candidate will be required to teach on the Undergraduate Tripos, Advanced Diploma and the MPhil, as well as to supervise doctoral students and to undertake administrative duties within the Faculty.
The person appointed will be expected to deliver around 40-48 lecture-room contact hours of teaching across the three terms of the academic year. This will involve a substantial contribution to teaching in part II of the 'Tripos' (i.e. the second and third years of the BA Hons programme), including some teaching in Qur'anic Arabic, and at least one module for the MPhil. Together with colleagues in the Religious Studies section of the Faculty, the appointee will share responsibility for designing and delivering the Faculty's teaching in the field of Islamic Studies.
The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake College teaching for additional remuneration.
Applicants need to upload the following documents on that system:
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications
- A covering letter
- A statement of research plans of no more than two sides of A4
- An outline of a course of 8 lectures introducing second-year undergraduates to key themes in medieval Islamic philosophy or Philosophical theology (no more than 4 sides A4)
- A sample of published or completed research (journal article, chapter from book or dissertation) of no more than around 8000 words
The online system will ask for the names and contact details of 3 referees. References will be taken up only after shortlisting.
Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Professor Richard Rex, Chair of the Faculty Board. For questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR team.
The closing date is midnight (BST) on Friday 16 October 2026. It is expected that interviews will be held in late January or early February 2027.
Please quote reference GF50963 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background for this vacancy, as people from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at this level in our Faculty.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
£47,389 to £59,966 per annum
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