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Sessional Instructor - Department of Religious Studies - Faculty of Arts (Fall 2019)

Competition Number:
36SI19
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Religious Studies - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Fall 2019

The Department of Religious Studies at The University of Prince Edward Island announces a sessional opening for the following course in the 2019-20 academic year. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

RS 2210 (Buddhism East and West)
This course is an introduction to Buddhism, the most influential and popular religion in East Asia. There is special emphasis on the historical development of its major doctrines, practices, and institutions in India, and their transformation in East Asia (China, Japan and Korea). The course studies the recent spread of schools such as Zen in Europe and North America, and also investigates their impact on Western religion and thought.

Three hours a week, 3 hours credit

This is an online/web course.

Qualifications:

Applicants with a Ph.D or equivalent will be given priority, but those with a M.A. or equivalent are invited to apply.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please email an updated curriculum vitae and a sample syllabus to:

Dr. Peter Koritansky
Chair of Religious Studies
University of Prince Edward Island
pkoritansky@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is May 3, 2019
 

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.