The Asian Studies (AST) Program, Faculty of Arts, UPEI invites applications for a sessional instructor position during the winter 2024 semester, Jan. 8–April 25, 2024. We are seeking a qualified candidate to teach the following Korean Studies (KS) course:

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

AST 2301 – Korean Religions (Online)

(Cross-listed with Religious Studies 2301)

For this course description, see Asian Studies and KS program websites:

https://www.upei.ca/programs/korean-studies and https://www.upei.ca/programs/asian-studies.

Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Religious Studies or Philosophy specializing in Korean or East Asian religion/philosophy is preferred. Applications having a PhD or MA degree in a related field and teaching experience in the same/similar course will also be considered. Qualified candidates should be very familiar with the traditions and modern developments of Korean religion and culture. Since this sessional course is externally funded by an international KS project grant, the recommended candidate is also expected to make some contribution to project activities such as research and/or participation.

Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions: 

E-mail a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, a brief research statement, and a tentative course syllabus to:

Dr. Edward Chung
Asian Studies Director and Professor of Religious Studies
Faculty of Arts, UPEI
Charlottetown, P.E.I  C1A-4P3
e-mail: chung@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 December 6, 2023.