The Department of Religion and Culture at The University of Winnipeg invites applications for a one-year term position in East Asian Religions and Cultures at the Assistant Professor rank, commencing August 1, 2021, subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a related field. While the area of specialization is open to any aspect, geographical area, or historical period of East Asian religions, we especially welcome candidates with an expertise in Indigenous traditions, Korea, and/or Southeast Asia. We seek candidates with broad backgrounds and interests who are able to teach a wide range of courses on East Asian religions in their cultural contexts. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Women in Asian Religions, Buddhist Traditions in East Asia, and Modern Asian Religions.
The position is a pivotal point of intersection between Religion and Culture and the Department’s East Asian Languages and Cultures program—most courses are cross-listed and the successful candidate will support both degree-granting programs.
The successful candidate will also share in the administrative responsibilities of the Department.
The Department of Religion and Culture at the University of Winnipeg offers a 3-Year BA, a 4-Year BA, and a BA Honour’s degree. The Department also participates in a Joint Master’s Program in Religion with the University of Manitoba. Applicants can learn more about the Department and current faculty research interests at http://uwinnipeg.ca/religion-and-culture/index.html; the East Asian Languages and Cultures program at http://uwinnipeg.ca/east-asian-languages-and-cultures/index.html, and, our Joint Master’s Program at http://uwinnipeg.ca/religion-and-culture/degrees/master-of-arts-in-religion.html.
Applications must be submitted online via The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. Please click on the “Apply” link below to submit your application.
Applicants are asked to submit the following documents in pdf form:
- A cover letter, including brief descriptions of teaching and research interests (2-3 pages),
- Curriculum vitae,
- A sample publication or writing sample (maximum 30 pages),
Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation (addressed to the Departmental Personnel Committee) to be e-mailed separately to:
Rachel Berg, Administrative Assistant, Department of Religion and Culture
E-mail: r.berg@uwinnipeg.ca
Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2021
Consideration of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled.
Please send any enquiries about the position to: Dr. Jane Barter, Chair, Departmental Personnel Committee, Department of Religion and Culture.
E-mail: j.barter@uwinnipeg.ca
The University of Winnipeg is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dené Peoples, and on the traditional homeland of the Métis Nation.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Sheena Laurin, HR Assistant at sh.laurin@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-988-7648.
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