Teaching Assistant

Position OverviewISNA Canada is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Teaching Assistant to support the development of high-quality educational content for imams and Religious Educators. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in Islamic studies and a passion for research, curriculum support, and scholarly content production.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and refining lecture slides, teaching notes, and educational materials, including assessments and grading
• Conduct Islamic studies research to support courses, trainings, and publications
• Help organize, edit, and structure content for clarity, accuracy, and pedagogy
• Collaborate closely with the CRO( Chief Religious Officer) and senior religious leadership on curriculum initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Islamic studies research and/or content development that is Islamically-focused
• Strong writing, organizational, and research skills
• Familiarity with classical and contemporary Islamic sources
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal Islamic studies degree (or current advanced studies) — a strong asset but not required
• Prior experience supporting educators, imams, or academic programs

Why Join ISNA

• Opportunity for community-centric growth and development
• Meaningful work supporting Islamic education with a national vision
• Collaborative and mission-driven environment that is focused on excellence and sincere service
• Work closely with a fastly-growing team of qualified speakers and religious scholarship