Tibetology post (fwd)

[Dominik Wujastyk]

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Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 15:19:23 +0100
From: Ulrich Pagel <up1 at soas.ac.uk>

Subject:  Tibetan post in California


DALAI LAMA PROFESSORSHIP OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM AND CULTURAL STUDIES
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa
Barbara invites applications from and nominations of, distinguished senior
scholars for the XIV Dalai Lama Professorship of Tibetan Buddhism and
Cultural Studies. Candidates for this position must have qualifications for
appointment to an endowed chair and a comprehensive knowledge of the
religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions of Tibetan Buddhism as
well as advanced expertise in Tibetan and other appropriate languages.
Preferences will be given to scholars with broad training in religious
studies whose approach to Tibetan Buddhism is
informed by both historical and comparative perspectives. In addition to
developing undergraduate and graduate courses, the successful candidate
will be expected to develop a program of conferences, research, and
activities that will advance scholarship in Tibetan Buddhist studies and
also serve the interests of the broader community. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, a letter discussing their intellectual agenda and
proposals for developing a Tibetan Buddhist studies program, and select
publications to: Chair, Tibetan Search Committee, Department of Religious
Studies, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA., 93106-3210.
Three references required. Final filing date: December 15, 2000.
Applications received by November 15, 2000 will be considered for
interviews at the AAR/SBL meeting. The University of California is an
EEO/AA Employer.