Berkeley Buddhist Studies Position: Correction Due Date June 15

[George Hart]

In the earlier posting of this ad, the due date was erroneously given as
June 30.  Please note that letters of application must be postmarked by June
15, 2002.  Thank you.  George Hart

The Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of
California, Berkeley, invites applications for a tenured (Prof. or Assoc
Prof) or tenure track position (Ass Prof) in South Asian Buddhism. The
position is to be effective July 1, 2003 although we will begin the
interview process in Fall 2002. Candidates should have competence in
Sanskrit, Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit and Pali. They should be prepared to
teach graduate and undergraduate courses on doctrinal texts and
commentaries. They will also teach broader introductory courses on the
literatures and cultures in Buddhist traditions. Knowledge of Tibetan and
evidence of research in contemporary Buddhism in South Asia will be
considered additional qualifications. This position will be instrumental in
rebuilding a cross- disciplinary, university-wide program on the
interactions of Buddhism with various host cultures.



Letters of application outlining teaching and research interests, together
with curriculum vitae, names of three referees, or dossier for junior
candidates should be sent to: Chair, South Asian Buddhism Search Committee,
Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies. 7233 Dwinelle Hall,
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720-2540,
postmarked by July 15, 2002. The University of California is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity employer.