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Greater San Diego Muslim Community Center (GSDMCC) is seeking an in-house Resident Scholar with energetic and inspiring leadership skills, knowledge of Fiqh, experience and vision to provide religious guidance to the greater Muslim community of San Diego. The Resident Scholar will report to the Religious Services Director and will serve as the spiritual guide of GSDMCC according to the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him). In conjunction with the Imam and the Religious Services Director, the resident scholar will play a critical role in guiding and educating the members of our community of all ages.

1. Religious and Spiritual Guidance for Community
   • Engage the community, reach out and build relationships with the many demographic groups (youth, students, young professionals, men, women, elders).
   • Da’wah and education to the Muslim community and community at large
   • Provide input to Islamic educational programs as requested by BOD in both structured (ex: classes, workshops) and non-structured (ex: post prayer reminders) settings.
   • Collaborate with the Imam and Religious Services Director to enhance current center services.
   • Contribute to Ramadan and Eid programs, and Jummah Khutba on a regular basis.
   • Develop programs focused on new reverts to Islam.
   • Maintain office hours and appointments to provide religious counsel and guidance.
2. Youth Engagement:
   • Organize youth programs for both males and females which combine social activities with special focus on Quran, Islamic studies for various age groups (elementary-high school and college/young professionals).
   • Basic youth counseling services.
   • Support and lead a team of GSDMCC staff including the Imam and Youth Coordinator to engage in various youth projects.
   • Provide input to Youth Programs as requested by BOD.
   • Groom the next set of leaders by providing religious and leadership teachings to the youth and adults.
   • Able to interact with youth via social media.
3. Administrative Responsibilities:
   • Provide input to BOD on administrative matters and community challenges as requested by BOD.
   • Attend Board of Directors meetings as necessary.
   • Participate in fundraising efforts for GSDMCC and planned center expansion.

• A degree in Islamic Studies or related field from a higher education institution or be a graduate of a recognized Aalim and/or Mufti program or equivalent.
• Trained in the core Islamic sciences through recognized academic Islamic institution(s).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Islamic creed, hadith and sunnah with the ability to apply it within an American context.
• Memorization of a sizable portion of the Quran, with a fundamental understanding of Tafseer and Tajweed and training in basic Arabic language. Having Ijaza is desired.
• Must communicate effectively through various means to a wide audience set within the community in written and spoken English language. Use of PowerPoint, video, etc. to communicate is required.
• Strong familiarity with popular American culture, public ethics, history, and current affairs is required. The ability to connect through the knowledge of these means is necessary.
• Ability to teach Islamic sciences and concepts to suit the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to interact and build bridges within a multi-ethnic multi-madhab Muslim community and should be inclusive and welcoming all major schools of thought.
• Experience with organizing classes and youth activities with the ability to report status regularly on these tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be proficient in programs such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, or equivalent programs.
• Verifiable history of social media activity on popular platforms; Able to provide social media handles.
• killed fundraiser and motivational speaker.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with multicultural communities and varying age groups.
• Demonstrated experience as a full-time / part-time Imam / scholar in an established masjid or Islamic institution preferably in North America
• Provide proof of the right to work in the United States

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.