-- Gary Tubb, Professor and Chair Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations The University of Chicago
The University
of Chicago is pleased to announce the establishment of “The
Indian Ministry of
Culture Vivekananda Chair,” a visiting professorship that will
allow the
University to welcome a senior scholar of significant academic
distinction in a
field of study promoted by Swami Vivekananda. The holder of this
distinguished
Chair will remain in residence for one quarter of the academic
year to teach,
conduct research, and engage with the intellectual community of
the University.
The Chair is
made possible by a generous grant from the Ministry of Culture,
Government of
India, and is intended to honor the life and legacy of Swami
Vivekananda by
promoting the fields of study most relevant to his teachings and
philosophies, such
as human values, Indian philosophy, and movements for social
change. The Chair is
also intended to further the
study of Indian culture in the United States; to advance the
understanding of the
history, culture and people of India; to create more knowledge
about Indian
society; and to instruct new generations of students.
The Committee on
Southern Asian Studies at the University of Chicago welcomes
suggestions of
candidates whose research work falls into one or more of the
fields of study most
relevant to the teachings and legacy of Swami Vivekananda (human
values, social
change, and Indian philosophy), and who possess demonstrated
records of scholarly
excellence and pedagogical accomplishment. Each incumbent will
ideally hold the
position for a period of two years, returning each year for one
quarter. In addition to
the expected academic
activities on campus, the holder will give each year a public
presentation on a
topic that exemplifies, honors, and promotes the legacy of Swami
Vivekananda.
Support for the
position includes salary, travel costs, local accommodation, and
coverage of
expenses connected with the annual presentation.
To nominate an
interested or proposed candidate, please send a letter giving
the nominee’s
name and field of study and explaining the nominee’s scholarly
eminence.
To directly apply
for the position, please send a cover letter explaining the
field of study and
interest, together with a CV.
Nominations or
applications should be sent by email to The Indian Ministry of
Culture
Vivekananda Chair Search Committee at the following address:
Submissions
should, wherever possible, be in the form of a single PDF
document.
The University
of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.