Academic Position -- Buddhism and Contemporary Society, The University of British Columbia
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- Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation Chair in Buddhism and Contemporary Society
-- The University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus)
-- The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation Program coordinates and promotes the study of Buddhism as it has relevance for the world today, particularly with regard to issues of public policy and social justice. The holder of the Chair will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Buddhism, and Religion & Public Policy. The Chair will also organize an annual public lecture and convene an annual conference on Buddhism and Contemporary Society.
-- Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research on Buddhism and its application in the contemporary world. Applicants must have the ability to conduct research in at least one of the major languages of Buddhism in addition to English.
-- The successful candidate for the Chair will be appointed at the rank of assistant professor (tenure track). This appointment is shared between the Institute of Asian Research in the College for Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts. Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2009.
-- Applicants should provide a cover letter identifying teaching and research interests, a current curriculum vitae, a sample of published research, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and addresses of three referees. Applications should be postmarked no later than October 15, 2008, and sent to the following address:
Dr. Timothy Cheek, Chair, Buddhism & Contemporary Society Search, Institute of Asian Research, 251-1855 West Mall, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z2, Canada / Email: <t.cheek@ubc.ca> / Fax: +1 604 822-5207
-- Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.
-- Website: http://www.iar.ubc.ca
