Lecturer in Buddhist Studies - London, United Kingdom - SOAS University of London
Description
Job title: Lecturer in Buddhist Studies
Department: History, Religions and Philosophies
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025)
Grade: G8
Starting Salary: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 35 hours
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The School of History, Religions, and Philosophies (HRP) is the only university department in Europe and North America to deliver Humanities programmes wholly grounded in the histories, philosophies, religious and social practices of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its teaching and research are shaped by the long view of human society, focusing on the interconnectedness of, and dialogue between, a range of different knowledge systems.
We train our students to develop the capacity to think critically and provide them with a robust understanding of the nature and provenance of the disciplines they study. Our student cohort ranks amongst the most diverse in the UK.
About the Role
The School of History, Religions and Philosophies at SOAS University of London is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Buddhist Studies (Education) at G8 level, with expertise in East Asian Buddhism. This is fixed-term appointment, from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025.
We are looking for a scholar who is able to teach courses on Chinese and Japanese Buddhism and one course on Taoism at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to supervise undergraduate extended essays and postgraduate dissertations on a range of topics in East Asian Buddhism, and to provide support and advice to students. The appointee would be encouraged to participate in activities of the SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies.
Closing date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Interviews to be held: 31st May 2024