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The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a scholar of Islam for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies to begin August 2015, area of specialization open. Candidates are expected to have command of the classical texts of Islamic religion as well as competence in the study of religious thought and practice. Candidates must possess a record or promise of scholarly publishing, appropriate linguistic proficiency, and a Ph.D. prior to appointment. Also relevant is a demonstrated ability to teach theoretical and comparative topics in the academic study of religion. The normal teaching load is four courses annually distributed between the Department's Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts course offerings.  Salary, research support, and benefits are competitive. The University of Colorado Boulder is an AAU member institution with a strong commitment to the liberal arts tradition and an emphasis on broad interdisciplinary teaching and research.Applicants must apply online at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #F01646 to create and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, CV, graduate school transcripts, samples of publications, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, sample syllabi, and at least three letters of recommendation.For inquiries about this position, please contact Tyson Martinez at Tyson.Martinez@colorado.edu.Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will be accepted until the position is filled.The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.·      Application materials are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com,posting #F01646.·      The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.