Washington University in St. Louis, Religious Studies
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in East Asian Religions
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Missouri, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Program in Religious Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, in cooperation with the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship in East Asian Religions (with possibility of renewal) to begin in August 2016. The course load will be three courses over two semesters. While the area of research specialization is open, the candidate must be prepared to teach introductory survey courses in Buddhist Traditions and East Asian Religions, as well as an additional course on a topic of his or her choosing. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies or closely related field prior to the start of the appointment, and should be able to demonstrate prior successful teaching experience, as well as evidence of an active research agenda.
Applicants are asked to apply via email to religiousstudies@wustl.edu. Applications must include a cover letter, descriptions and/or syllabi of the courses you would be prepared to offer, a CV, and a statement of up to 1,500 words describing your research interests.
Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to religiousstudies@wustl.edu or by mail to Prof. Beata Grant, Religious Studies Program, Campus Box 1065, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899.
Application review will begin by March 15, 2016. Washington University in St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Employment eligibility is required upon appointment.
Contact: |
religiousstudies@wustl.edu |
Website: | http://religiousstudies.artsci.wustl.edu/ |
Primary Category: | East Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies Japanese History / Studies Religious Studies and Theology Korean History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 02/09/2016 |
Closing Date | 03/16/2016 |