{"id":210500,"date":"2026-06-11T12:20:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/profesor-ciencias-islamicas\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:43:45","slug":"islamic-studies-teacher","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/islamic-studies-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamic Studies Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Area<\/p>\n

School of Islamic Sciences and Theology<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Seville \u00b7 Online \/ Hybrid<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Direct dependence<\/p>\n

Academic Administration \/ Dean's Office<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Published<\/p>\n

June 2026 - Incorporation to be agreed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain is seeking to hire professors in the fields of Islamic Studies<\/strong> to teach courses as part of their academic programs in Islamic higher education.<\/p>\n

The successful candidate will contribute to the training of students, future teachers, imams, murshidat, educators, and community leaders within the Muslim community in Spain and throughout the Spanish-speaking world, thereby strengthening a serious, structured Islamic education that remains faithful to the tradition of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah.<\/p>\n

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Areas of instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on the profile, you will be able to teach: Aqidah \u00b7 Fiqh \u00b7 Usul al-Fiqh \u00b7 Tafsir \u00b7 Ulum al-Qur'an \u00b7 Hadith \u00b7 Ulum al-Hadith \u00b7 Tazkiyah and Islamic spirituality \u00b7 Sirah and Shamail \u00b7 Islamic history \u00b7 Arabic Language Applied to Islamic Sciences \u00b7 Da\u2019wah and Irshad \u00b7 Islamic Ethics and Character Building \u00b7 Islamic Studies Applied to the Contemporary Context.<\/p>\n

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Profile required<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are seeking instructors with a strong background in Islamic Studies, a solid understanding of classical sources, teaching skills, and a commitment to the responsible transmission of Islamic knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Main functions<\/h3>\n
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  • Teach in-person, online, or hybrid classes, depending on the assigned program.<\/li>\n
  • Prepare the lesson plan: objectives, content, methodology, assessment, and materials.<\/li>\n
  • Develop academic materials, lecture notes, presentations, readings, and activities.<\/li>\n
  • Assess student progress through assignments, exams, class participation, or other established methods.<\/li>\n
  • Grade assignments and exams using clear, fair, and consistent criteria.<\/li>\n
  • Provide academic support to students throughout their learning process.<\/li>\n
  • Coordinate with the Academic Administration, the Dean\u2019s Office, and the Academic Coordination Office.<\/li>\n
  • Comply with the University\u2019s academic calendar, schedules, and internal procedures.<\/li>\n
  • Attend academic meetings as required.<\/li>\n
  • Help improve programs, courses, and materials.<\/li>\n
  • Maintain a respectful attitude, a sense of responsibility, academic integrity, and a commitment to the University\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n
  • To help connect classical Islamic knowledge with the real-world needs of today's students and community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

    Requirements<\/h3>\n
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    • A degree in Islamic Studies, Islamic Sciences, Islamic Theology, or a related field.<\/li>\n
    • A solid understanding of the subject matter to be taught.<\/li>\n
    • Ability to work with classical Islamic texts.<\/li>\n
    • Good reading and comprehension skills in Arabic, particularly when it comes to texts related to the subject matter.<\/li>\n
    • Teaching experience or a proven ability to teach.<\/li>\n
    • Good oral and written communication skills in Spanish.<\/li>\n
    • Ability to develop materials, assessments, and instructional content.<\/li>\n
    • Commitment to the University\u2019s mission, values, and academic focus.<\/li>\n
    • Respect for academic methodology, the diversity of recognized schools of thought, and the framework of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah.<\/li>\n
    • Availability to teach classes during the assigned times.<\/li>\n
    • Basic use of digital tools for online teaching, video conferencing, and virtual campuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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      The following will be valued<\/h3>\n
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      • Higher education at recognized Islamic institutions.<\/li>\n
      • Iy\u00e1zah, traditional training or studies under renowned ulemas.<\/li>\n
      • A college degree in Islamic studies, Arabic language and literature, the humanities, education, philosophy, history, or related fields.<\/li>\n
      • Previous experience teaching Islamic Studies to adult students.<\/li>\n
      • Experience in online teaching.<\/li>\n
      • Ability to teach in Spanish and Arabic.<\/li>\n
      • Knowledge of English.<\/li>\n
      • Experience in curriculum design, developing manuals, or preparing academic materials.<\/li>\n
      • Understanding the context of Muslims in Spain and Europe.<\/li>\n
      • The ability to connect Islamic studies with contemporary reality.<\/li>\n
      • Experience in training teachers, imams, murshidat, or community leaders.<\/li>\n
      • Participation in educational, academic, community, or da\u2019wah projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

        Desired competencies<\/h3>\n
        Academic rigor<\/span>Etiquette and Responsibility<\/span>Pedagogical clarity<\/span>Synthesis capacity<\/span>Good communication<\/span>Organization<\/span>Commitment to students<\/span>Respect for Islamic tradition<\/span>Contextual sensitivity<\/span>Support capacity<\/span>Teamwork<\/span>Punctuality and reliability<\/span>Continuous improvement<\/span>Teaching with depth and simplicity<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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        What we offer<\/h3>\n
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        • Joining a pioneering Islamic university project in Spain and in the Spanish-speaking world.<\/li>\n
        • An opportunity to help train future generations of teachers, imams, murshidat, and community leaders.<\/li>\n
        • Participation in academic programs in Islamic Studies taught in Spanish.<\/li>\n
        • Work environment with an educational, religious and social mission.<\/li>\n
        • Opportunities for academic growth alongside the University's expansion.<\/li>\n
        • Participation in a project that aims to combine Islamic rigor, academic excellence, and community service.<\/li>\n
        • Financial terms, commitment, and work arrangements to be determined based on the candidate\u2019s profile, course load, and responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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          How to apply<\/h3>\n

          Interested persons should send the following documents to vacantes@alandalusia.es<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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          • Updated resume<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Brief letter of introduction<\/strong> explaining your interest in the position<\/li>\n
          • List of the subjects or courses you could teach<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Relevant Islamic and academic education<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Previous teaching experience<\/strong>if applicable<\/li>\n
          • Class demonstration, teaching materials, or recording<\/strong>, if available<\/li>\n
          • Indication of time availability<\/strong> and work mode possible<\/li>\n
          • References or relevant experience<\/strong>if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Recommended subject:<\/strong> Job Opening: Professor of Islamic Studies \u2013 Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain<\/p>\n

            May Allah ease the way for whoever seeks to contribute to the knowledge and service of the ummah.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-210500","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210500"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":210505,"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210500\/revisions\/210505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alandalusia.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}