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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Dear colleagues,</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I would greatly appreciate it if you would share the job announcement below with your colleagues and students who might be interested in applying. Thanks in advance.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Sincerely,</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Hyaeweol Choi</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Assistant Professor of Korean Studies</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Dept. of Languages and Literatures</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Arizona State University</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Tempe, AZ 85287-0202</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">(480) 965-4560</FONT>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Position Announcement</FONT></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Times New Roman">Visiting Assistant Professor in Religious Traditions of Korea</FONT></B></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Non-Tenure Track</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES invites applications for a visiting assistant professor appointment specializing in the Religious Traditions of Korea. Through the generosity of the Freeman Foundation, A.S.U. has received funding to support this appointment for four years. The initial term of the appointment is one year, beginning Fall of 2002, with possible annual renewals depending on satisfactory performance, the needs of the university and funding. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Required Qualifications:</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"> Applicants must have a research specialization in at least one of the various Korean religious traditions (Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shamanism/Folk Religion, or Christianity) and must also have graduate training in at least one other of these traditions. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to teach: 1) undergraduate courses in Korean religion and culture; 2) at least one course covering a tradition as it is found in both Korea and elsewhere (e.g., East Asian Buddhism, Asian Christianity); and 3) theoretical and thematic courses in the study of religion. Other required qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field by time of hire; 2) Proficiency in Korean language and other languages necessary for the primary and secondary sources of the research specialization; and 3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness, publication, and professional involvement appropriate to development since time of doctorate. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Desired Qualifications: </FONT></B> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman">1) Research interests in the interaction among the various religious traditions of Korea; and 2) Research interests in the relationships among religion, society, and culture in both pre-modern and modern Korea.</FONT><B></B><B></B></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Send letter of application, CV, transcript, three letters of recommendation, samples of writings, sample syllabi, and (if available) teaching evaluations to: James Foard, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, PO Box 873104, AZ 85287-3104. Application deadline: March 15, 2002, or every other Friday thereafter until the position is filled. AA/EOE. </FONT></P>
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