Islamic History / Islamic Studies

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane,
Morocco seeks qualified applicants for a full-time position in Islamic History or Islamic Studies.
The successful candidates will be able to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate-level
courses covering Islamic histories, cultures, societies and Islamic humanism. A Ph.D. in History,
Islamic Studies or a closely related field is required. Depending on specific credentials and
experience, appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The
successful applicant will be expected to offer a range of undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Evidence of an active research agenda and a willingness to fulfill faculty service expectations to
SHSS and to the University are also required. As AUI is a liberal arts institution, students come
from a variety of disciplines and majors across the University.

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher
Education (NECHE). As the only English language institution of higher education in Morocco,
and only the second U.S.-accredited university in Africa. AUI is a beacon of the liberal arts in the
MENA region and is a unique higher education offering in Morocco. The University remains on-
track with its ambitious current strategic plan to double the institutional size to 5,000 students by
2025, combined with a strong commitment to enhanced academic quality.

Located in the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, approximately 45-minutes from the historic cities
of Fez and Meknes, Ifrane offers both unparalleled natural beauty and a highly desirable, safe and
livable environment ideally suited to families. An American-style K-12 school is also connected
to the University.

Qualified candidates should apply electronically by completing the following two steps in the
application process: (1) completing the application form at: AUI Job Application and (2) by
submitting: (1) a thoughtful statement of intent outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy;
(2) a current CV; and (3) a list of five references (who will not be contacted until the final stages
of selection) to: SHSS Faculty Search Committee, Al Akhawayn University, c/o search@aui.ma.
Please make sure the subject of your email is in the format between parentheses ( SHSS-ISL-
FirstName-LastName ) and name any attachment as (SHSS-ISL-FirstName-LastName-
AttachmentName ). Files that are not named as above or emails who subjects do not follow the
above format may not be forwarded to the right committee and hence be rejected. Review of
applications will begin March 25, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Short-listed
candidates will be invited to interview on Microsoft Teams and may be invited to offer a 30-
minute demonstration class pending results of the initial interview. The successful candidate
will be expected to assume this position on 21 August 2023.