Teaching Associate in Medieval Islamic Philosophy (Fixed term)

The Faculty of Divinity, invites applications for a new fixed-term appointment as a Teaching Associate in the field of Medieval Islamic Philosophy for 12 months from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027.

The successful candidate will be required to contribute to teaching and examining in Islamic Studies and Qur'anic Arabic at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Their primary task will be to give 8 hours of lectures and two classes for paper C9 (Islam II) and to co-ordinate the delivery of that paper. They will also be asked to provide 4 hours of language teaching for the Part IIA and IIB papers in Qur'anic Arabic, and to offer a module (4 x 2-hour seminars) for the MPhil, in the area of Medieval Islamic Philosophy. They will be asked to supervise and examine essays and dissertations for the MPhil as required, to co-ordinate the studies of MPhil students in Medieval Islamic Philosophy, to contribute to access and outreach work, and to participate in admissions work for the MPhil.

Candidates must have a PhD in Medieval Islamic Philosophy and have experience in teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The person appointed will be based in the Faculty of Divinity in Cambridge.

Additional information about the Faculty of Divinity is available at: http://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk

In order for you application to be considered, please upload the following:

 - Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 - Cover Letter

 - Sample of how you would teach a course in the area of Islamic Studies within the Faculty of Divinity

 - Recently published research article or a chapter from your doctoral dissertation

 - Names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Richard Rex, Chair of the Faculty Board on rawr1@cam.ac.uk. Questions on the application process should be directed to the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Monday 25 May 2026. Interviews are planned for June 2026, subject to change.

Please quote reference GF49534 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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