Opening in Theravaada Buddhism

[John D. Dunne]

Greetings, all.

Please find below an announcement of a position at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.

Apologies for any cross-listing.

Yours,

John Dunne

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Position in Theravada Buddhism

The Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia and the Religious
Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seek a scholar
of Theravaada Buddhism, rank open. Applicants should be familiar with
South and Southeast Asian expressions of Theravaada teaching and
practice, although they will likely specialize in one region. They
should control Pali language and literature, and the modern language
of at least one contemporary Theravaada society. Candidates should be
prepared to cover religious doctrine and practice as well as their
intersection with contemporary literature and society. The tenure
home will be 100% in LCA but the candidate will teach courses cross
listed in Religious Studies and participate actively in the Religious
Studies Program. Salary competitive.

Starting date: 8/27/01. Application deadline: Dec. 1st, 2000. Send
application letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and writing
sample (minimum length: article or dissertation/book chapter) to:
Prof. Robert J. Bickner, Chair, Search Committee in Theravada
Buddhism, Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia, UW-Madison,
1240 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Unless
confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding
applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be
guaranteed confidentiality. AA/EOE. Applications from women and
minorities encouraged.


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John D. Dunne
Assistant Professor
Languages and Cultures of Asia
University of Wisconsin-Madison