Job advertisement: “Interreligious Discourses – Islam”
Job Advertisement:
Research Associate (m/f/d) “Interreligious Discourses – Islam”
TV-L E13 75%, at the earliest possible date, duration: 2.5 years, with a view to an increase and extension.
The Bavarian Research Centre for Interreligious Discourses (BaFID) at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg is seeking to fill the position of a Research Associate (m/f/d) with a focus on Islam at the earliest possible date. This position is part of a project funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, Sport and Integration. The aim of the project is to transfer in-depth knowledge about the three monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam into society in order to strengthen interreligious understanding and social cohesion. This also includes the creation of didactically high-quality teaching and learning materials.
Areas of Responsibility
- Independent research project on an interreligious topic with a focus on Islam
- Editorial work on research projects for publications focusing on Islam
- Development of teaching and learning materials for integration work and school lessons to strengthen social cohesion and interreligious understanding
- Participation in the organization of specialist conferences
- Organisation of lectures/workshops on interreligious issues promoting integration in the field of further and continuing education
Requirement Profile
- A university degree (Master’s degree or similar, including teaching qualification) or a doctorate in Islamic theology, Islamic studies, Islamic religious education or related disciplines is required
- Required language skills: native speaker or very good knowledge of German, English and Arabic. Knowledge of at least one other Islam-related language (e.g. Persian, Turkish) is desirable
- Practical experience in the field of education and/or integration work is an advantage
- Didactic knowledge and practical teaching experience are an advantage
- Ability to work in a team, independent working style and organisational skills
Employment is remunerated in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L). The university endeavours to increase the proportion of women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled persons with essentially equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preference.
Please send your application with informative documents by 10.09.2024 in electronic form (e-mail with an attachment in PDF format max. 10 MB) to the e-mail address bafid@fau.de
Application and interview costs can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
For further information: bafid@fau.de