Research Assistant, Islamic Studies

FT/PT/TEMP: PART-TIME

HOURS: 15 hours/week

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Director of the Mouw Institute for Faith and Public Life

LOCATION: Remote

The research assistant will undertake research tasks and provide overall support to Dr. Shadi Hamid, assistant research professor of Islamic studies at Fuller Seminary, on projects relating to Islam’s role in public life, Islamic ethics, and theology. The position is 15 hours/ week and will start in early February.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on Islamic ethics, theology, and role in public life

• Summarizing and synthesizing research findings

• Assisting with writing and editing projects

• Providing administrative support

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Islamic studies, theology, political science, or related field

• Advanced proficiency or fluency in Arabic

• Familiarity with Islamic law, theology, ethics, and history

• Strong research and writing skills

ADDITIONAL REMARKS

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller’s Community Standards

• Reports to the Director of the Mouw Institute for Faith and Public Life

• This is a remote position. You will be part of a research team that is dispersed across the country.
  
  

PAY SCALE

• Salary rate the seminary expects to pay: $17.50 per hour

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or

protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer

employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.