Adjunct Part-time Position in Buddhist Studies (spring semester 2027, one course)

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Title Adjunct Part-time Position in Buddhist Studies (spring semester 2027, one course)

School Harvard Divinity School

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Position Description

Harvard Divinity School seeks an adjunct instructor or lecturer in Buddhist Studies for a terminal appointment for the spring semester 2027 to teach one course. The theme of the course is open, but the course should focus on how to read and interpret Buddhist scriptures in translation.

Candidates should be competent in the appropriate research languages relevant to this field and should be familiar with forms of analysis that address race, gender, and social location; candidates should also have experience teaching in an ecumenical Buddhist- and multireligious- environment. The appointment title (instructor or lecturer) will depend on the finalist’s qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:

(1) completed doctoral degree (PhD), but also qualified, advanced doctoral students may apply, and (2) substantial experience in teaching some aspect of Buddhist Studies. Previous publications in the area of Buddhist Studies are desirable, though not required.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Please submit the following materials with your application:

(1) Curriculum Vitae

(2) Cover letter

(3) List of three references

(4) Proposed course, course times, and course descriptions

Please note, if visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Contact Information

Applicants may contact the Office for Academic Affairs at Harvard Divinity School with any questions regarding the position.

Contact Email [email protected]

Salary Range

$11,500 (before taxes)

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

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