<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dear Listmembers,</span></h3><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I wish to draw your attention to a position announcement at the University of Utah:<br></div><div id="ydp3fa5fa3m_5500845747279387307gmail-direct_listingDiv" style="float:left" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div id="ydp3fa5fa3m_5500845747279387307gmail-direct_jobDescriptionText" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><p>With
the support of a generous grant from The Robert H. N. Ho Family
Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies, administered by the American
Council of Learned Societies, the College of Humanities at the
University of Utah seeks to hire a new tenure-line faculty member
specializing in Buddhism. The appointment will be at the rank of
Assistant Professor or (early) Associate Professor, with the position
commencing July 1, 2024. The tenure home for The Robert H. N. Ho Family
Foundation Professor in Buddhist Studies will be determined based on the
successful candidate’s disciplinary training and will be in one (or
more) of the following departments in the College of Humanities: the
Department of History, the Department of Philosophy, or the Department
of World Languages & Cultures, which administers the Religious
Studies major and minor. The typical teaching load for a tenure-line
faculty member in the College of Humanities is two courses per semester
(Fall and Spring). The successful candidate will be expected to
contribute to the curriculum of their home department by teaching
courses that are focused on Buddhism as well as courses that are not
confined solely to topics in Buddhist Studies.</p> <p>Scholars
specializing in any traditional and/or modern forms of Asian Buddhism
from any region may apply, and we especially welcome applications from
specialists in Chinese or Korean Buddhism. The preferred qualifications
are:</p> <p>1) A PhD or equivalent in any of the following fields: Asian
Languages/Literatures; History; Philosophy; Religion; or a comparable
field. ABD students will also be considered.</p> <p>2) An original and
outstanding research program. For candidates seeking appointment at the
rank of Associate Professor with tenure, demonstrated excellence and
productivity in research, as evidenced by publications in prestigious
and selective venues, presentations at academic conferences, etc. (The
particular standards for evaluation will be determined according to the
guidelines for tenure in the department that will serve as the
successful candidate’s tenure home.)</p> <p>3) High-level ability in at least one of the Asian languages in which Buddhist texts have historically been composed.</p> <p>4)
Ability to teach upper-level courses in candidate’s speciality
alongside a range of department-specific courses with content that is
not confined to just Buddhism alone (e.g., History of Asia, Introduction
to Philosophy, or advanced language classes).</p> <p>5) Demonstrated
excellence in teaching and success in interacting with students from
diverse (especially religiously diverse) backgrounds. For candidates
seeking appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure and
who have been employed in a department with a graduate degree program,
evidence of effective mentoring of graduate students will be desirable.</p> <p>6)
For candidates seeking appointment at the rank of Associate Professor
with tenure, a record of effective service at their prior academic
institution(s) and to the profession. Candidates with experience and
interest in program-building will be especially welcome.</p> <p>The
University of Utah attracts students and employees from across the US
and the globe, and is committed to ensuring belonging for all and to
fostering a diverse community and an inclusive campus climate. With its
focus on the rich tapestry of human experience, the College of
Humanities contributes to these aims through the research, teaching, and
service of its faculty. Applicants are requested to provide a statement
(2 pages maximum) discussing how they might play a role in these
efforts and any relevant prior experience.</p> <p>Salt Lake City, where
the University is located, is a rapidly growing metropolis with a
diverse population, including multiple lay Buddhist groups. In addition,
the College of Humanities houses a federally funded Title VI National
Resource Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, with affiliated faculty
from across the University of Utah. The successful candidate may
therefore expect a welcome reception for their work and will be joining a
ready-made community of scholars with shared interests, supported by
the institutional resources of an R-1 university that is the flagship of
the Utah System of Higher Education.</p> <p>All applicants should
provide a cover letter; CV; research statement; research/writing sample;
teaching statement; a teaching portfolio that includes evidence of
teaching effectiveness; and a statement (2 pages maximum) addressing
prior experience in and potential contributions to ensuring an inclusive
campus climate. Applicants should submit the names and email addresses
of three recommenders, whom our system will automatically contact for
letters to support the application.</p> <p>Questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Eric L. Hutton, at.</p> <div>Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on Oct. 15 and continue until the
position is filled, but complete files received by Nov. 1 will receive
priority consideration.</div><div><br></div><div>For more information and a link to apply, please go to: <a href="https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/the-robert-h-n-ho-family-foundation-professor-in-buddhist-studies/99C9637622794DD89979B90C37BDB846/job/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/the-robert-h-n-ho-family-foundation-professor-in-buddhist-studies/99C9637622794DD89979B90C37BDB846/job/</a></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>