ISSN 1076-9005

NUMATA CHAIR OF BUDDHIST STUDIES

The University of Calgary invites applications for the position of Chairholder of the Numata Chair of Buddhist Studies for the 1995 Fall term (September 1 -December 31, 1995) or the 1996 Winter term (January 1 - April 30, 1996). We will consider applications also for either the Fall or Winter terms within the next five years. The successful candidate will be responsible for one graduate level and one upper level undergraduate course in Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religious Studies and one public lecture in Lethbridge during the period of tenure.

 The Department of Religious Studies offers BA and MA degrees in three areas including Eastern Religions. The University also offers an interdisciplinary program in Asian Studies.

 Applicants should have an outstanding publication record, teaching experience in Buddhist Studies, and Professorial status. Salary, at the Full Professor level, will be commensurate with experience. Full return airfare will be paid for the Chairholder and spouse (when accompanying the Chairholder for the full period of appointment). In addition, there will be an allowance for research.

 In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Calgary is committed to Employment Equity.

 For the upcoming competition, application, together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, should be sent by January 1, 1995 to:

 Dr. Cooper H. Langford
Vice-President (Research)
The University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4
FAX: (403) 289-8926

 Those interested in applying within the next 5 years should submit their applications at least one and a half years in advance.

If you'd prefer to obtain the Numata Chair of Buddhist Studies Announcement (as simple ASCII text) and you're using Mosaic, just select the Options | Load to Disk menu entry and then click

 HERE to obtain a copy from our FTP server in the United States.

 HERE to obtain a copy from our FTP server in the United Kingdom.

 A file selection dialog box will pop up to allow you to put the file in a directory of your choosing. After the process is complete, please remember to unselect the Options | Load to Disk menu entry.

Return to Contents
Return to the JBE Home Page