Assistant Professor in Japanese Buddhism Studies

4 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) Full time
Job Overview

The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Japanese Buddhism. This position will begin on July 1, 2025.

We seek a candidate whose research engages with Japanese Buddhism from a wide variety of perspectives. The successful candidate is expected to sustain an active research and publication schedule, be a dedicated and effective teacher and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and take part in service activities within the department and across campus.

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures and UCLA more broadly are fortunate to have several centers and programs likely to be of interest to the successful candidate, including the Center for Buddhist Studies and the Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies in the International Institute.

The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD degree in Buddhist Studies, Religious Studies, History, Asian Studies, or another related field. Facility in premodern and/or modern Japanese is requisite. Prior teaching experience in Japanese Buddhism or related topics, teaching assistant supervising, and teacher training in North America are highly desirable.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.

The University of California 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.

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