CANADIAN ACADEMIC TENURE TRACK POSITION

[Kristen Hardy]

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From: umhardy at cc.umanitoba.ca
Subject: CANADIAN ACADEMIC TENURE TRACK POSITION
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                                January 6, 1998
                            DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION
                          THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
                             TENURE TRACK POSITION

The Department of Religion at The University of Manitoba, an energetic and
enthusiastic unit committed to excellence in teaching and research, offers
undergraduate Major and Honours, M.A. and Ph.D. programs. The Department is
pleased to invite applications for a full-time tenure track appointment, which
is subject to final budgetary approval, at the Assistant Professor rank in
World Religions/Asian Religions. The appointment will begin on July 1, 1998 or
soon thereafter.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the commencement of the
appointment with a specialization in Asian Religions (Buddhism and/or Hinduism
in particular) and have demonstrated competence in teaching World
Religions/Asian Religions and in research in this field. The candidate will
have the opportunity to teach an introductory course in World Religions, as
well as specialized courses in Asian Religions, Hermeneutics, and Women and
Religion, at a normal teaching load of 15 credit hours per year.

The 1997-98 salary range for the position is $40,868- $48,000. Salary will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and
men, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons
with disabilities. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. In accordance
with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Application, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference should be sent to
Dr. Dawne McCance, Head, Department of Religion, 327 Fletcher Argue,
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 5V5.

Closing date for applications is February 23, 1998.

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