Dear Colleagues,
I’d like to make you aware of the following job opening in Buddhist studies at
the University of Virginia. Note that we are advertising for two positions, one
at the assistant level and one at the assistant or associate level.
The University of Virginia
Associate Professor in Buddhist Studies
The Department of Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Virginia invites applications at the tenure-track Assistant
Professor or tenured Associate Professor level in Buddhist Studies. We seek
candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching and research
in a world-class institution. Candidates will be expected to teach at the
graduate and undergraduate level, and to provide service to the University,
Department, and professional organizations. Candidates must be able to conduct
original research in Buddhist Studies with a focus on one or more major Asian
region: South Asia, Southeast Asia, Inner Asia, or East Asia. Area of research
specialization is open. Deep familiarity with Buddhist Studies scholarship, and
the broader social, religious and intellectual contexts of the Asian region(s)
being studied is required, as is a strong background in the history of
interpretation and contemporary methods in religious studies, and other
academic disciplines as relevant. Strong proficiency in the relevant languages
is required, such as Chinese, Japanese, Newari, Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Thai,
and so forth. It is advantageous, but not required, that a candidate have
interests in the fields of Contemplative Studies and Contemplative Sciences.
Expertise and interests in digital humanities, interdisciplinary and
inter-regional research and teaching, innovative pedagogies, and building
collaborative projects are also looked upon positively.
Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2014 in
selecting candidates for preliminary phone/video interviews, as well as
subsequent face-to-face meetings at the Annual Meeting of the AAR/SBL in San
Diego, November 22-25. However the search will remain open until filled.
The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2015. Applicants must be on
track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by May 2015 and must hold a PhD
at the time of appointment.
To apply for the position, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through
Jobs@UVa(https://jobs.virginia.edu).
Candidates for the tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level,
should search on posting number 0614949. Candidates for the tenured position at
the Associate Professor level, should search on posting number 0614950. All candidates
must electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing
research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample article-
or chapter-length scholarship (Attach to Writing Sample 1), and contact
information for three references. In addition, have the three reference letter
writers email letters directly to dfg9w@virginia.edu.
Questions about this position should be directed to: Prof. David Germano,
Chair, Search Committee atdfg9w@virginia.edu.
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to
making a final offer of employment.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
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The University of Virginia
Assistant Professor in Buddhist Studies
The Department of Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Virginia invites applications at the tenure-track Assistant
Professor or tenured Associate Professor level in Buddhist Studies. We seek
candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching and research
in a world-class institution. Candidates will be expected to teach at the
graduate and undergraduate level, and to provide service to the University,
Department, and professional organizations. Candidates must be able to conduct
original research in Buddhist Studies with a focus on one or more major Asian
region: South Asia, Southeast Asia, Inner Asia, or East Asia. Area of research
specialization is open. Deep familiarity with Buddhist Studies scholarship, and
the broader social, religious and intellectual contexts of the Asian region(s)
being studied is required, as is a strong background in the history of
interpretation and contemporary methods in religious studies, and other
academic disciplines as relevant. Strong proficiency in the relevant languages
is required, such as Chinese, Japanese, Newari, Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Thai,
and so forth. It is advantageous, but not required, that a candidate have
interests in the fields of Contemplative Studies and Contemplative Sciences.
Expertise and interests in digital humanities, interdisciplinary and
inter-regional research and teaching, innovative pedagogies, and building
collaborative projects are also looked upon positively.
Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2014 in
selecting candidates for preliminary phone/video interviews, as well as
subsequent face-to-face meetings at the Annual Meeting of the AAR/SBL in San
Diego, November 22-25. However, the search will remain open until filled.
The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2015. Applicants must be on
track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by May 2015 and must hold a PhD
at the time of appointment.
To apply for the position, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through
Jobs@UVa(https://jobs.virginia.edu).
Candidates for the tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level,
should search on posting number 0614949. Candidates for the tenured position at
the Associate Professor level, should search on posting number 0614950. All
candidates must electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest
describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a
sample article- or chapter-length scholarship (Attach to Writing Sample 1), and
contact information for three references. In addition, have the three reference
letter writers email letters directly to dfg9w@virginia.edu.
Questions about this position should be directed to: Prof. David Germano,
Chair, Search Committee atdfg9w@virginia.edu.
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to
making a final offer of employment.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
*****
Kurtis R. Schaeffer
Professor
Chair
Department of Religious Studies
The University of Virginia
434-465-7377
