The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a Sessional Instructor position teaching RS 2210 Buddhism: East and West (course description below) in the Fall Term 2023. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

RS 2210 – Buddhism: East and West (online, asynchronous)

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. 

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess a PhD in Religious Studies or another relevant cognate discipline and have experience teaching in the area of Eastern religious traditions.

Note:  Members of the Department of Religious Studies Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Interested candidates should submit in a single PDF document a letter of application, updated curriculum vitae, and a sample syllabus to:

Dr. Robert Dennis, Chair, Religious Studies
University of Prince Edward Island
Email: rdennis@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is May 11, 2023.