Job Announcement Buddhism and Contemporary Society Visiting Professor University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC (Canada)
The University of British Columbia invites applications for the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professorship in Buddhism and Contemporary Society. Offered through collaboration between the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) and the Department of Asian Studies, the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professor will support the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society. The 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 Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professor will teach an undergraduate class on Buddhism at the Department of Asian Studies and will lead a graduate seminar on Buddhism and Contemporary Society in the Religion and Public Policy module at the Institute of Asian Research. The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professor will also be expected to participate in the academic community of IAR and the Department of Asian Studies and to offer various public lectures and symposia. This appointment is made for a one-year term, renewable at the sole discretion of the University. The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professorship is expected to attract applications from scholars contemplating sabbatical or other leave during the period of appointment. Applicants for the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professorship must have a Ph.D. 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 Asian language other than English. Applications should also provide the names and addresses of three referees, current curriculum vitae, and a sample of published research. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons, and particularly women and visible minorities, are encouraged to apply. Applications should be sent by January 31, 2006 (postmarked) to: Dr. Pitman B. Potter Director, Institute of Asian Research University of British Columbia 1855 West Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada Fax: +1 (604) 822-5207 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.iar.ubc.ca _________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
