Center for African Studies
University of Florida
Position announcement: Islam and Muslim Societies in Africa
The Center for African Studies at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Islam and Muslim Societies in sub-Saharan Africa, to begin in August 2007. The position is open as to academic discipline We are interested in candidates with a research focus in such fields as Muslim thought, religious practice, Islamic history, social dynamics, and/or political movements. The appointment will be made jointly between the Center and a relevant disciplinary department within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Required qualifications include: a Ph.D. in a relevant field; significant research experience in sub-Saharan Africa; and a strong record or substantial promise of teaching and scholarly publication on Islam in Africa. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries with faculty members in various departments and colleges. Knowledge of an African language is also desirable.
The UF Center for African Studies (CAS) is a federally-funded Title VI National Resource Center. CAS draws on some 100 faculty affiliates to create university-wide programs related to Africa and cooperate with various units across the campus. CAS international relationships extend to universities and programs across Africa, including active institutional linkages in Botswana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The University of Florida, a member of the Association of American Universities, is a comprehensive public research university encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines. Its beautiful 2,000-acre campus is located within the city of Gainesville, a diverse community of over 100,000 people.
Please send a letter of application, CV, and any supporting materials to the address below. Three letters of reference should also be sent directly. All materials should be received by 12 January 2007. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Chair, Islam in Africa Search Committee
Center for African Studies
University of Florida
427 Grinter Hall
P.O. Box 115560
Gainesville, FL 32611-5560
