Alwaleed Fellow in Contemporary Muslim Societies in a Globalised World
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures, The Alwaleed Centre
UE07 £39,347 – £46,974 per annum
Fixed Term (3 years: 06/01/2025 – 05/01/2028)
Full-Time (35 Hours per Week)
The Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World at the University of Edinburgh is looking for a new Fellow to contribute to its growing research, teaching and outreach programme on contemporary Muslim societies in a globalised world.
The Opportunity:
If you already hold a contract of employment with the University of Edinburgh, you should apply for this role via the internal applications portal here.
This is a three-year fixed-term fellowship ideal for a person recently qualified to PhD level, or a more established scholar looking to develop their research, teaching and outreach skills and experience.
The Fellow will conduct research into the contemporary social/political/religious dynamics of a key region, or regions, of the Muslim world. We are particularly interested in researchers with regional expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, as well as transnational perspectives that cut across global geographies.
The Fellow will contribute to the Alwaleed Centre’s teaching activities at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a particular focus on the Centre’s MSc The Globalised Muslim World programme (contributing to an average of 2 courses per year). The fellow will also contribute to the research outputs and visibility of the Centre by developing their own research and by collaborating with colleagues on shared projects and endeavours.
We welcome applications for this post from all qualified candidates and particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
Informal inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
Please note that while the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures operates with a hybrid working model, teaching is delivered in person and on campus.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD in a relevant discipline.
- Strong publication track record.
- Ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Ability to engage non-academic audiences.
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We do not require references to be provided at the point of application. These will only be requested if you are shortlisted for the position.
We will not accept applications via email.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted through People & Money. Please submit a CV, covering letter, and a copy of your PhD certificate. Additional documents such as teaching statements or research proposals are welcome, but not mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11 October 2024.
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Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
About the team
The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach centre based at the University of Edinburgh and most closely associated to the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre is committed to encouraging a better understanding of contemporary Islam and the globalised Muslim world through ground-breaking research, dynamic teaching and innovative outreach projects: https://www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-languages-cultures/alwaleed/
The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre is part of the Alwaleed Cultural Network, a global network of academic centres, museums and cultural organisation collaborating across three continents: https://www.alwaleedculturalnetwork.org/en/
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