Institution: University of Oxford
Location:   United Kingdom
Position:   Full Professor, Oriental Studies Faculty; Numata Professorship of Buddhist Studies

Numata Professorship of Buddhist Studies
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE in association with Balliol College

The Numata Chair was created in 2006 by means of a generous donation
from the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai of Tokyo, held in trust by Balliol
College, and is named after the BDKs founder, Mr Yehan Numata. The
position is central to teaching and research in Buddhist studies in
the University and to the on-going development of Buddhist studies,
both at the undergraduate and at the graduate level. A scholar of the
highest international calibre is sought, with an outstanding record of
research and publication in any area of Buddhist Studies, and the
ability to teach and inspire students at all levels. The start date
for this post is 1 October 2012.

Please see the further particulars on the website at
http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/ for more details
about the post and for full instructions before making an application.
Applications, including a covering letter and full CV, and naming
three referees should be received no later than 21 November 2011, by
Dr Gwen Booth, Personnel Officer, Senior Appointments at
professorships@admin.ox.ac.uk. If you have a query about how to apply,
please contact Mrs Elaine Eastgate (email:
professorships@admin.ox.ac.uk; tel: 01865 280189).

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic
minority candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in
Oxford

Contact: Dr Gwen Booth
Personnel Officer
Senior Appointments
University of Oxford

email: professorships@admin.ox.ac.uk

Website: http://www.ox.ac.uk