Position in Religion and Philosophy The Faculty of Comparative Culture, Sophia University, invites applications for a position in Religion and Philosophy. This is a tenured position within the Humanities Area of the Department of Comparative Culture and rank is open. While academic discipline and specialization are open, the candidate is expected to have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the time of appointment. Teaching duties will include introductory and advanced courses. The language of instruction is English, and, while not required, competence in Japanese would be an asset. Candidates with training and interest in the encounter between Asian and Western traditions and the ability to relate the study of religion to other areas in the liberal arts are especially encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits are competitive with those of other Japanese universities. The appointment will be effective from April 1 or October 1, 2005. Applications should include a cover letter explaining research areas and interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three referees, and a brief description of the courses the applicant has taught or would be prepared to develop.
Applications should be postmarked no later than June 30, 2004, and addressed to the address provided below. Contact Info: Professor Linda Grove, Dean Faculty of Comparative Culture Sophia University 4 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102-0081 Japan Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fcc.sophia.ac.jp _________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
