Imam (Religious Leader)
Posted date [2018-Jul-27]  (ID: 1333)
Founded in 1996 and Accredited through AdvancED, the Islamic School of Irving is a K-12 preparatory school that serves a diverse, multi-cultural community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

The Islamic School of Irving provides a unique, individualized, accelerated educational program that is shaped by Islamic values and which prepares students for higher learning, leadership, service, and community builders.

ISI was founded on and continues to embody:
⢠Spiritual growth and faith development
⢠Academic excellence in an innovative and creative environment
⢠Formation in a positive and nurturing environment
⢠Commitment to community building and community service
⢠Appreciation of individual uniqueness and value...
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The Islamic Center of Irving welcomes applications for the position of Imam. Located in the heart of Dallas/Fort Worth area, one of the fastest growing metro areas in North America, we are one of the largest centers in the nation, serving a diverse, and vibrant community with several thousand attendees.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Islamic Studies or related field from an Islamic University.
Fluency in Arabic and English. Other languages is a plus.
Excellent Qur'anic recitation skills.
Must be Haafidh of the Qur'an.
Must have prior experience as an Imam at an established masjid or center in the US.
Must have experience conducting khawaatir, classes and workshops to benefit community members.
Must have experience interacting with various community segments like youth, adults, seniors, new Muslims, etc.
Must have knowledge of various rulings related to Salaah, including differences in scholarly opinions.
Desirable - Knowledge of multiple authentic traditions (riwayaat) of recitation.
Desirable - Ijaazah in Qur'anic recitation.
Desirable - Islamic knowledge in diverse areas.


Imam Responsibilities:
Serve in the capacity of Imam, in charge of all prayer services.
Train, mentor and develop huffaadh to lead and carry out prayer responsibilities.
Provide general services like nikaah, consulting and education for all community members.
Regularly conduct classes and workshops to educate all sections of the community in specialized areas and acts of worship.
Conduct workshops and classes to focus on specific sections of the community like new Muslims, seniors, youth, etc.
Collaborate with other Imams and teams at ICI to collectively serve the needs of the community at large.

What We Offer:
Attractive salary
Tuition discount for your children in our full-time Islamic school
Paid yearly vacation
Health Benefits
401K
Professional Development Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Please send your resume to imam.recruitment(at)irvingmasjid.org
For more information about our center, please visit www.irvingmasjid.org
Job Title Imam (Religious Leader)
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Post Details
Posted By Islamic Center of Irving
Job Function Imam (Religious Leader)
Start Date Immediate
Salary
Cell Phone
Email imam.recruitment(at)irvingmasjid.org
Location Irving TX
    
    
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Sponsorship No
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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Location Location -> TX - Texas
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Classification Job Classification -> Islamic