Fw: H-ASIA: Position: Asian Religious & Culturql Studies; U Central Florida, Asst prof

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From: "Frank F Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 3:50 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position: Asian Religious & Culturql Studies; U Central
Florida, Asst prof

> H-ASIA
> December 30, 2011
>
> Position: Religious and Cultural Studies ASIAN, Assistant Professor
> tenure track; University of Central Florida
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> From H-Net Jobguide:
>
> University of Central Florida, Philosophy
>
> Tenure track hire: Assistant Professor, Religious and Cultural Studies
>
>
> Institution Type:
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> College / University
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>
>
> Location:
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> Florida, United States
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>
>
> Position:
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> Assistant Professor
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>
>
> The Department of Philosophy at the University of Central Florida (UCF)
> invites applications for a tenure earning Assistant Professor position in
> Religious and Cultural Studies with primary research focus in Asian
> cultural contexts beginning in August 2012. This is a 9-month position
> with an expected teaching load (pre-tenure) of 5 courses per academic
> year,
> with the possibility of optional summer teaching. The position is pending
> budgetary approval.
>
> A Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field from an accredited
> university is required (all requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed
> by May 15, 2012), as is experience teaching at the college level.
>
> The successful candidate will have a research specialization in the study
> of religion and culture in (one or several) Asian contexts. The successful
> candidate must be able to teach theory and method courses in
> religious/cultural
> studies. Demonstrated teaching competence in teaching introductory World
> Religion classes is preferred, as is experience with teaching large
> classes
> and/or experience or willingness to develop web-based instruction.
>
> The successful candidate's research focus in specific Asian contexts might
> include traditions such as Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto, Chinese traditions,
> or
> other South-, East-, or South-East-Asian traditions, or the research might
> focus on changing forms of Buddhism or Hinduism in different geographic or
> historical areas, or might focus on other forms of practice (including
> ritual,
> material culture, etc.) that exist in conversation with these traditions.
> A
> focus on contemporary forms of religion and culture is preferred, but
> candidates with specialization in other historical periods are also
> encouraged to apply.
>
> Applicants should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, and
> contact information for three references online at www.jobswithucf.com by
> Feb. 2, 2012. The position reference number is 32352.
>
>
> Contact:
>
>
> In addition to the on-line application, applicants should send a statement
> of research interests, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching
> effectiveness
> to: Chair, Religious Studies Assistant Professor Search Committee,
> Department
> of Philosophy, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-1352.
> Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Central
> Florida
> is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Agency of the
> State
> of Florida, all application materials and selection procedures are
> available
> for public review.
>
>
>
> Website:
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> http://philosophy.cah.ucf.edu/
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>
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> Primary Category:
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> Religious Studies and Theology
>
>
> Secondary Categories:
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> Cultural History / Studies
>
>
> Posting Date:
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> 12/29/2011
>
> Closing Date
>
> 02/02/2012
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> Greetings for the New Year from H-ASIA
>