[Job] Korean Religion and Society at U of Buffalo

From time to time, I’m going to share job postings, calls for papers, and other announcements relevant to my research interests. Here’s the first.

Position: Korean Religion and Society, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
University at Buffalo (State University of New York)


From: H-Net Job Guide:
JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=41961
University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Asian Studies Program
Assistant Professor, Korean Religion and Society

The University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Korean Religion and Society at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates must have a PhD in hand at the time of appointment (August 2011) and provide evidence of excellence in scholarly achievement and teaching. The appointment will be made initially in an appropriate existing department, pending the expected creation of a department of Asian studies that the successful candidate will join. The position requires teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels on topics ranging from the religious traditions of Korea and East Asia to surveys of Korean and Asian history, civilization, society, and culture; maintaining a solid and productive research program; and providing service to the department and university. Additionally, the new hire will work with the Asian Studies Program staff and other units at UB to plan Korea-related lectures and performances and promote the development of Korean studies at the university. Teaching, salary, and privileges competitive with other research intensive AAU universities. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 31, 2011.

Applicants must complete an on-line application, attaching CV and cover letter, at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/#1000769 and submit three letters of reference and publication samples to Kristin Stapleton, Chair, Korean Religion and Society Search Committee, 712 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260. The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Kristin Stapleton, Chair, Korean Religion and Society Search Committee, 712 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260.

Posting Date: 12/13/2010
Closing Date 01/31/2011