Religion & Culture - Special Lecturer (Islamic Studies)

University of Saskatchewan

Location: Saskatchewan
Date posted: 2012-07-12

College of Arts & Science
http://www.artsandscience.usask.ca

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000. The university is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities.

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision. They will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program.

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.

The College is recruiting faculty in the following department:

Department of Religion & Culture - Special Lecturer, Islamic Studies

For further information, please consult the College of Arts and Science website at http://www.arts.usask.ca/college/employment/. The positions are subject to budgetary approval.