POSITION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN BUDDHISM AT MICHIGAN

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Dear Colleagues,

 

Here is the ad for a position in Southeast Asian Buddhism at

the University of Michigan. Please circulate it to relevant lists and

individuals. All correspondence should be sent to the address

given in the ad, and not to me personally. Thanks.

 

Madhav Deshpande

 

 

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the

University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track

position in Southeast Asian Buddhism, beginning in September

2005. Appointment is possible at any rank. Applicants from a

wide variety of periods and fields within Southeast Asian

Buddhist Studies will be considered, but all applicants should

possess a high level of proficiency in one or more Southeast

Asian language as well as the ability to teach undergraduate

courses on both historical and contemporary periods. The

faculty member is expected to teach a range of courses in

Southeast Asian Buddhism at all levels, from introductory

undergraduate lecture courses through graduate seminars in

areas of research interest; to supervise doctoral dissertations;

and to participate actively in the programs of the department as

well as in area studies initiatives within a larger university

community that encourages interdisciplinary efforts. Of special

interest are candidates who share a commitment to

historically-grounded scholarship that is both rigorous and

original and who are drawn to the intellectual opportunities

afforded by programs of significant contextual depth. Evidence of

outstanding teaching ability and of promise in research is

essential. The Ph.D. is expected to have been completed prior to

appointment. Each application should consist of a cover letter

(describing the applicantÕs scholarly work, teaching, and

research plans), a full CV, research statement, representative

publications or a writing sample, and at least three letters of

recommendation. Please send applications to Southeast Asian

Buddhism Search, Department of Asian Languages and

Cultures, 3070 Frieze Building, The University of Michigan, Ann

Arbor, MI 48109-1285 (email secretary to the chair:

kjmunson). Review of applications begins

November 5, 2004. Applications must be received by November

15, 2004 to be assured of consideration. The University of

Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Women and members of minority groups are especially

encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of

dual career couples. All applications will be acknowledged.