job @ U. Alberta: Indian history

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New position in Classical Indian Polity and Society, 500 BCE-500 CE:

 

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The Department of History and Classics in the Faculty of Arts,

University of Alberta, invites applications for the Saroj and Prem

Singhmar Chair in Classical Indian Polity and Society, 500 BCE-500 CE.

This is an endowed Chair, the occupant of which will be appointed at

the rank of Full Professor. Research specialization is open, but the

candidate should anticipate teaching courses that broadly cover the

history, ideas, and practices of this period. Competence in Sanskrit

and at least one modern Indian language (excluding English and Urdu) is

required, and the ideal candidate will have knowledge of modern Indian

political life. The successful candidate will have aproven record of

excellence in teaching and graduate supervision, and a distinguished

research career. The successful applicant will join a dynamic

Department with strengths in both history and classics

(www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/historyandclassics) and will participate in

developing a new graduate program in Ancient Civilizations. Equally,

this position will support the Faculty-wide development of research

strength in South Asia. The University of Alberta aims to be one of the

world’s great universities, by transforming learning, leading

ground-breaking research, and uplifting society through new knowledge,

leadership, and service. The University plays a key role in the

educational, business, and cultural life of the province of Alberta and

Canada as a whole, through the impact of its integrated mandate of

teaching, research, and community service. With more than 35,500

students and 12,000 staff, the University grants almost 7,500 degrees

annually to graduates of 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate programs.

Aresearchintensive, medical-doctoral, multi-campus institution, the

University of Alberta offers a full range of academic and professional

programs and has designated 26 areas of established and emerging

research excellence. Greater Edmonton, with nearly one million

residents in the city and surrounding communities, offers a unique

quality of life and economic combination, a beautiful, park-like

setting on a spectacular river valley, low cost of living, the lowest

provincial tax regime in the country, affordable housing, and is

consistently Canada’s fastest growing economy. Edmonton has all the

attractions of a big city; yet it is clean, safe, and liveable. Health

care in Greater Edmonton, under the auspices of Capital Health, was

rated #1 in 2003 by Maclean’s magazine and is ranked in the top three

percent of North America’s largest cities. Edmonton, the political and

administrative capital of Alberta and a gateway to the north, boasts 78

arts and cultural organizations including the Edmonton Symphony

Orchestra, Edmonton Opera, Citadel Theatre (top-rated in North

America), and a score of other professional theatre groups. Greater

Edmonton is Canada’s Festival City, with more than 30 arts and cultural

festivals taking place each year. Applications, including a curriculum

vitae, the names of three referees, and sample publications, should be

sent by mail to:

 

Dr.Daniel Woolf, Dean of Arts Chair, Selection Committee for Singhmar

Chair c/o Office of the Dean of Arts Humanities Centre 6-33 University

of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E5

 

Candidates should also ensure that three letters of reference are sent

directly by the referees to the above address. Applications received by

January 15, 2007 will be assured of consideration. Interviews will

begin as soon thereafter as possible. Salary will be commensurate with

qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are encouraged

to apply; however,Canadians and permanent residents will be given

priority. If suitable Canadian citizens and permanent residents cannot

be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of

Alberta hires on the basis of merit. Weare committed to the principle

of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage

applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with

disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Singhmar Chair in Classical Indian Polity and Society (500 BCE - 500

CE)

 

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Michael Witzel

Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies, Harvard University

1 Bow Street , 3rd floor, Cambridge MA 02138

1-617-495 3295 Fax: 496 8571

direct line: 496 2990

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