Islamic University of Minnesota Announces New Academic Promotions

Islamic University of Minnesota Announces New Academic Promotions

The Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center has announced a new batch of academic promotions involving a number of faculty members across diverse scientific disciplines, as part of its ongoing efforts to support academic excellence and strengthen its scholarly trajectory.

Doctor Suniya Salama Al-Sheikh, Secretary of the Promotions Committee, stated that the promotions included the advancement of nine faculty members from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, namely:

  • Dr. Alaa Subh (Private Law - Civil Law),

  • Dr. Omar Shqerat (Arabic Language - Modern Literature and Criticism),

  • Dr. Ramzi Esmail (Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence),

  • Dr. Badr Farhan (Educational Technology),

  • Dr. Ali Dawahdeh (Educational Psychology),

  • Dr. Khaled Al-Na’ana’ah (Qur’anic Interpretation and Sciences - Qur’anic Rhetoric),

  • Dr. Fatima Amoudi (Islamic Studies - Judiciary and Sharia Policy),

  • Dr. Najlaa Abdelatif (Information Systems - Data Science),

  • Dr. Taher Fayez (Linguistics - Applied Linguistics and Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers).

The promotions also included the elevation of two faculty members from Associate Professor to Full Professor:

  • Dr. Mohammed Shuaib (Private Law - Civil Law),

  • Dr. Jihan Al-Taher (Islamic Sharia - Fiqh).

Dr. Al-Sheikh affirmed that these promotions represent a culmination of the academic and research efforts exerted by faculty members and reflect the university’s commitment to advancing its academic standards and strengthening its scholarly presence across various disciplines.

This step marks a significant addition to the university’s academic record and supports its ongoing pursuit of excellence by fostering a research-driven and merit-based educational environment aligned with international academic standards.

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