Lecturer in Studies in Religion (Level B 0.5 FTE)
 
Applications are invited for a 0.5 FTE Lectureship in Studies in Religion
within the School of Letters, Arts, and Media. The successful candidate will
be responsible for teaching the following units at undergraduate level:
'RLST 2609 Theravada Buddhism', 'RLST 2610 Mahayana Buddhism', 'RLST 2623
Meditation and Self-Transformation'. They will also have the opportunity to
develop units of study on Buddhism at postgraduate level, corresponding to
their own area of expertise.

The department is seeking a lecturer who has demonstrable teaching and
research expertise in the study of Buddhism. The successful applicant will
be expected to teach both junior and senior undergraduate and postgraduate
coursework units, and to supervise postgraduate research students in the
field. In addition, the appointee will undertake administration and
curriculum development, and will be expected to pursue an active research
program.

Successful applicants must have a PhD in Studies in Religion/Buddhist
Studies, and will be able to provide evidence of research publications, and
current research activity in the field. Experience in teaching at
undergraduate level is essential, whilst experience in the supervision of
Honours and postgraduate research students is desirable. Expertise in more
than one area of the Studies in Religion teaching curriculum and research
strengths will be advantageous.

The position is a three-year contract, commencing in February 2008. All
applications should include a current curriculum vitae, written responses to
the selection criteria, and details of three referees. The selection
criteria may be viewed by clicking in attached position files, and you
should attach a separate word document with your responses to the selection
criteria.

Remuneration package: $83,363 - $98,993 p.a. (which includes a base salary
Lecturer Level B $70,443 - $83,651 p.a., leave loading and up to 17%
employer's contribution to superannuation)

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.
edu.au and search by reference number 111338. Specific enquiries about the
role can be directed to Dr Carole M. Cusack on (02) 9351 6837; fax (02) 9351
7758, or email: ccusack@mail.usyd.edu.au

Closing Date: 30 September 2007

Graeme Lyall AM

President - Amitabha Buddhist Association of New South Wales

President - University Buddhist Education Foundation

Member - Executive Council of the World Fellowship of Buddhists

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September 7th, 2007