[Buddha-l] Position Religious Studies-Buddhism, U of Calgary

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University of Calgary - Assistant/Associate Professor, Religious Studies -
Buddhism

Location: Alberta, Canada
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant or Associate Professor
Submitted: Thursday, September 6th, 2007
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Main Category: Religious Studies
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The Department of Religious Studies in the Faculty of Humanities at the
University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track position in
Buddhist Studies at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin
July 1, 2008.

Position Requirements

A PhD is required, as well as proficiency in pertinent primary and research
languages and a strong record of teaching and research. Familiarity with the
theories and methods of Religious Studies and the cultural traditions of
Asia is required. Areas of geographical and historical specialization are
open.

The successful candidate will teach both graduate and undergraduate
Religious Studies courses, including the survey course on Eastern religions
and pertinent primary language courses, and supervise graduate students in
the MA and PhD programs in the Department of Religious Studies. The normal
teaching load is four courses per year.

The initial closing date for applications is Monday, November 5, 2007. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Complete dossiers, including a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three
reference letters, a statement of research interests and teaching
philosophy, samples of recent scholarly work, and evidence of teaching
effectiveness should be sent.


Contact Info:
Ms. Perlea Ashton
Department of Religious Studies
University of Calgary
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Phone: (403)220-6988
Fax (403)210-0801
Email: pashton at ucalgary.ca

Specific inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Dr. Virginia Tumasz, Head
Department of Religious Studies
University of Calgary
Email: tumasz at ucalgary.ca
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/rels/

 

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