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A growing department of religious studies in the metropolitan campus of the state university, the Religion Program of the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a specialist in Islamic Studies to fill a full-time, tenure-line position as Assistant Professor. The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a cognate field, a working knowledge of Arabic, and evidence of an active research agenda (e.g., academic publications) in some branch of Islamic studies. The successful applicant will demonstrate training in and/or ability to teach an Introduction to World Religions (freshman survey), Islam (junior level), Quran, and other courses in Islamic studies. He or she will have the opportunity to help shape the curriculum of our department by revising and developing courses, to maintain an active research and publication agenda, and to participate in a variety of program events and priorities, including opportunities within UNO and the larger community. Publication in a peer-review academic journal is highly desirable.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin 15 November 2013. To apply, go to http://www.unomaha.edu (employment listings at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/unomaha/default.cfm). Cover letter, curriculum vita and list of three references must be attached to the electronic application. Materials that cannot be electronically attached should be sent to: Dr. Paul Williams, Chair, Religious Studies Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182-0298.