Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Fw: H-ASIA: Position South & Southeast Asian Buddhism, Univ. of Saskatchewan, Instructor

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From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 1:18 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position South & Southeast Asian Buddhism, Univ. of
Saskatchewan, Instructor


> H-ASIA
> June 14, 2011
>
>
> Position: South and Southeast Asian Buddhism, Instructor, University
> of Saskatchewan
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42627
>
> University of Saskatchewan, Religion and Culture
>
> Instructor, South and Southeast Asian Buddhism
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
> Position: Instructor
>
>
> The Department of Religion and Culture in the College of Arts and Science
> at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a term
> appointment at the rank of Instructor of South and Southeast Asian
> Buddhism with secondary competence in religions of India commencing on
> August 1, 2011 and ending on June 30, 2012. The successful candidate
> should have significant graduate level training in a broad Religious
> Studies/Asian Studies Program or its equivalent with a primary
> specialization in South and Southeast Asian Buddhism and a secondary
> concentration on religions of India. This candidate will be expected to
> possess extensive knowledge of the cultural, historical, and philosophical
> developments of Buddhism and other Indian religions across South and
> Southeast Asia. Advanced candidates in Ph.D. (ABD) programs are welcome to
> apply; however preference will be given to candidates with a completed
> Ph.D. and some teaching experience. Competence in the primary source
> languages including Pali and Sanskrit and an in-depth understanding of the
> theoretical and comparative issues leading to a cross-cultural perspective
> will be an asset. In light of the Department's commitment to innovative
> and interdisciplinary inquiry, we especially invite candidates whose
> teaching and research attracts students in the departments of History,
> Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy, and the Interdisciplinary Centre
> for Culture and Creativity (ICCC) in the Division of Humanities.
>
> The responsibilities of the position include 18 cu in the areas of South
> and Southeast Asian Religions, World Religions, theoretical and
> methodological issues in Religious Studies, and any other assigned
> classes, along with committee work appropriate to the academic preparation
> and rank.
>
> The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a
> city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community
> and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a
> reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities
> and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional
> programs to a student population of about 20,000. The university is one
> of Canada's leading research-intensive universities.
>
> The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in
> the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There
> are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325
> faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes
> student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community
> outreach and international opportunities.
>
> The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity. Members
> of designated groups (women, people with aboriginal ancestry, people with
> disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify in
> their applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
> however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.
>
> Interested candidates should apply preferably by June 22 with a complete
> dossier including CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, peer
> and student evaluations of teaching if available, three letters of
> reference, some examples of publications, etc. and other pertinent
> information to:
>
>
> Contact: Dr. Braj M. Sinha
> Head, Department of Religion and Culture
> College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan
> ARTS 919 – 9 Campus Drive
> Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7N 5A5
>
> Phone: (306) 966-4258
> Fax: (306) 966-6804
>
> E-mail: braj.sinha@usask.ca
>
> Website: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/college/employment
> Primary Category: Religious Studies and Theology
>
> Secondary Categories: East Asian History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 06/14/2011
> Closing Date 06/22/2011
>
>
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