Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.
The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at HBKU was founded with a vision to be a beacon for contemporary Islamic scholarship and thought. It serves as a platform for meaningful intellectual and cultural dialogue on Islam and Muslims, addressing pressing questions facing Muslim communities locally and globally. Through its postgraduate programs and research centers, CIS aims to advance the understanding of Islam and Muslims, nurturing graduates capable of thriving in a rapidly evolving world.
The Research Center for Islamic Legislation & Ethics (CILE) stands as a pioneering and distinctive institution globally, specializing in the broad field of Islamic Ethics, encompassing both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical applications. Renowned for its academic leadership and extensive network of international collaborators, CILE has spearheaded numerous initiatives in research and related endeavors within the field. Collaborating with esteemed institutions worldwide, CILE has convened numerous international conferences, research seminars, symposia, and major international events. In partnership with Brill, a distinguished publisher in Islamic Studies, CILE established the Scopus-Indexed Journal of Islamic Ethics and the book series “Studies in Islamic Ethics”. On the educational front, the CIS launched the groundbreaking M.A. program in Applied Islamic Ethics in 2019—the first of its kind. CILE’s research and education endeavors are motivated by a quest to explore how Islam, as a world religion with a profound moral tradition, engages with and enriches the global discourse on morality. Rooted in interdisciplinary approaches, CILE's activities delve into both theoretical and applied ethics within the Islamic moral framework, as well as within other religious and secular ethical frameworks.
The Research Center for Islamic Legislation & Ethics (CILE) is currently seeking to recruit a new faculty member (open rank - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) whose strong background in Islamic Studies will bring fresh perspectives and initiate new research areas to expand CILE's current scope. This includes integrating theoretical and applied Islamic ethics across disciplines such as Islamic theology, philosophy, adab, environmentalism, psychology, art, migration, and human rights.
The successful candidate will enhance the discipline’s research strengths by securing research funding and regularly publishing in prestigious journals. Additionally, they will contribute to teaching courses within the M.A. program as necessary.
Interested candidates should submit a complete application package, including their CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, and the names and full contact information of three referees, through the following link. Please clearly indicate the rank you are applying for in your cover letter.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.