Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Location:   Saskatchewan, Canada
Position: Assistant Professor, East Asian Religions

The Department of Religion and Culture, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in East Asian Religions commencing on July 1, 2011.   The successful candidate should have significant graduate level training in a broad Religious Studies/Asian Studies Program or its equivalent with a primary specialization in Chinese Religions, and a secondary concentration on religion and culture in Japan.  Only candidates with a completed Ph.D. and preferably teaching experience will be considered. Competence in theoretical and comparative issues in cross-cultural perspective and a capacity for collaborative inter-disciplinary research are expected, along with appropriate competence in the classical and modern Chinese and Japanese languages. Some administrative experience, organizational and human resource management skills, and potential ability to participate in an academic leadership role in the near future are assets. In light of the Departments commitment to innovative and interdisciplinary inquiry, we especially invite candidates whose teaching and research attracts students in the Departments of History, Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy, and Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity in the Division of Humanities (ICCC).

We are seeking an academician who is enthusiastic about developing the department’s national and international research and scholarly profile with a commitment to teaching excellence and supporting training of graduate students and research. Candidates with a  proven record of scholarship and research, clear visions for future research, and established or intended sources of external funding, including SSHRC funding, will be given highest consideration.

The responsibilities of the position include teaching semester courses in the areas of East Asian Religions and Culture, Introduction to World Religions, theoretical and methodological issues in Religious Studies, Classical Chinese language and literature, and any other assigned classes, along with committee work appropriate to the academic preparation and rank.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities.  The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000.  The university is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences.  There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs.  The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision.  S/he will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  However, citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity.  Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self identify on their applications.

While the position remains open until filled, the interested candidates should apply, preferably by April 30. We plan to short list candidates and conduct interviews after May 15.  Application with a complete dossier including CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, peer and student evaluations of teaching if available, three letters of reference, some examples of publications, etc. and other pertinent information should be sent to contact below:

Contact: Dr. Braj M. Sinha
Head, Department of Religion and Culture
University of Saskatchewan
ARTS 919  9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada   S7N 5A5
Phone:  (306) 966-4258
Fax: (306) 966-6804
E-mail:  braj.sinha@usask.ca
Website: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/college/employment/