Lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Studies

Location: Birmingham UK and remotely in distance learning

Salary Range: Negotiable /Meet sectoral expectation

Contract: Permanent/Part Time (24 hours per week)

As one of the leading providers of Islamic Studies, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases which prepare our students for postgraduate study and destinations within faith based organizations.

The post will be situated in the Institute’s Hasanat Centre for Islamic Studies and the successful candidate will be required to teach a range of modules across the center’s flagship Arabic and Islamic Studies programme which is mapped to undergraduate level.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about Islamic Education
• Have a UK Degree in Islamic studies/education or equivalent
• A graduate of Alimiyya/Dars Nizami from a reputable institute
• A dual professional, having deep subject knowledge and expertise in teaching and learning processes.

Main Tasks

Planning and Preparation ­- The successful candidate will develop and produce teaching materials as required, in respect to module specifications and schemes of work.

Teaching – The appointed person will contribute to the delivery of modules across the programme(s) of study, several of which involve the teaching of classic texts in Fiqh, Aqida, and Hadith. The modules include:

Arabic Language: spoken and written, Arabic Literature: Classical and Modern Arabic literature, Grammar (nahw), Morphology (sarf), Rhetoric (balaghah), Quranic Exegesis (tafsir), Quranic elocution (tajwid), Sciences of the Quran (Ulum al-Quran), Hadith Studies, Hadith nomenclature/principles (Usul al-hadith), Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh), Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (usul ul fiqh), Theology (aqidah), Islamic Philosophy, Islamic History

Assessment - He/she will undertake assessments and keep accurate records.

Administration – He/she will undertake administrative tasks relating to programme(s) of study.

Person Specification

How Measured = Application Form/Interview

Attainments

Essential

• Demonstrable completion of an advanced Islamic Studies programme, such as the Alimiyya/Dars Nizami. Application Form
• Strong administrative skills, including IT skills. Interview 
• Willingness to undertake CPD and participate in teacher training activities. Interview
• Upper intermediate level in Arabic (B2/C1). Interview
• A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent (such as Shahada Ilmiyya). Application Form

Desirable

• Teaching qualification such as DET or equivalent. Application Form 
• QTLS or equivalent. Application Form
• Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level. Interview 

Applying

Only the candidates who have a valid right to work and reside in UK may apply as we are unable to sponsor migrant workers.

To apply, send your up-to-date CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' button above.

Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants. Closing date: 3 July 2024.

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