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The College and Graduate School of Arts &#38; Sciences with 10,000 students and 750 faculty members, is the largest of the University of Virginia's 11 schools and is the institution's intellectual core. Our mission is to equip our students with the ability and desire to make a difference in the world and inspire others to do the same. We aspire to be a leader in research and graduate education while maintaining our long-standing reputation for excellence in undergraduate education and exceptional teaching.The Department of Religious Studies, along with the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (MESALC), at the University of Virginia invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Islamic Studies. We seek a colleague whose primary area of expertise is the Qur'an, hadith and medieval exegetical traditions. The candidate should also possess an understanding of later and contemporary developments within Muslim societies. It is expected that candidates will be proficient in classical Arabic and other research languages as relevant. Possible areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: the construction of gender in early Islam, Islamic law, Islamic theology, formation of the qur'anic text, hermeneutics in qur'anic exegesis, and/or contemporary applications of classical texts. The successful candidate will offer courses in both Religious Studies and MESALC. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to teaching excellence and advanced research in Islamic Studies. Candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to provide service to the University, to the Department and to professional organizations. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. The appointment start date is August 25, 2014.To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0613080 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample article- or chapter-length scholarship (Attach to Writing Sample 1) and contact information for three references. Please have reference letter writers email letters directly to pwo3v@virginia.edu.Deadline for applying is January 1, 2014.Please direct questions about the position to Peter Ochs, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, pwo3v@mail.virginia.edu.Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Mick Watson, maw4fp@eservices.virginia.edu.The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Please direct questions about the position to Peter Ochs, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, pwo3v@mail.virginia.edu.