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Berkeley, CA | United States

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Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar Center for Buddhist Studies

Position overview Position title: Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Buddhist Studies
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position:
The current minimum salary range for this position is $64,480-$69,342. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Additionally, we also offer a teaching position. See the following table for the current lecturer salary scales: . The current full-time salary range for lecturer positions is $66,259 - $186,446.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: 7/1/2024

Position duration: 2 years

Application Window
Open date: February 15, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Numata Center for Buddhist Studies oversees a variety of research programs, postdoctoral fellowships, scholarly events, and outreach activities at the University of California at Berkeley. With the generous support of the Shinnyo-en Foundation, it is pleased to announce a two-year full-time postdoctoral research-teaching fellowship in Buddhist Studies.

The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.s, allowing them to continue their academic training and pursue their own research projects. Fellows will give a one time 50 minute public lecture that is part of the Numata Center for Buddhist Studies colloquium series; they also are expected to participate in regular Numata Center for Buddhist Studies seminars, events, and workshops.

Should you teach, you will be appointed to a lecturer position. Lecturer positions may range up to 33% time. General Duties as a lecturer in addition to teaching responsibilities include:

• Holding office hours
  
• Assigning grades
  
• Advising students
  
• Preparing course materials.
  Department :
  Qualifications
  Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.
  Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  • Candidates may have no more than three years of post-Ph.D. research experience prior to the appointment start date.
  • Ph.D or equivalent international degree.
  Preferred qualifications
  • Ph.D or equivalent international degree in Buddhist studies or related field.
  Application Requirements
  Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
    
  • Statement of Research
    
  • Statement of Teaching
    
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .
    
  • Transcripts - Graduate school transcripts
    
  • Writing Sample
    
  • Proof of Ph.D - Letter from home institution if Ph.D is not yet in hand
    
  Reference requirements
  
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
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  Help contact: [email protected]
  About UC Berkeley
  UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
  The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
  In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
  As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
  Job location
  Berkeley, CA
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