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Assistant Professor of Religious Studies - Asian Religions
Department of Religious Studies
IU School of Liberal Arts
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

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 	Ph.D. in religious studies or other appropriate discipline
 	Expertise in Asian religions
 	Commitment to teaching five courses per year and to maintaining an active research agenda
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 	Undergraduate teaching experience
 	Demonstrated strong scholarly profile
 	Civic engagement with Asian diasporic community


Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Department of Religious Studies, announces a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of Asian religions, specialization and region open.  In addition to demonstrating a strong scholarly profile and a dedication to undergraduate teaching, candidates should be willing to engage with Asian diasporic communities in Indianapolis, in keeping with IUPUI's mission of civic engagement as an urban research university.  Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by the time of the Fall 2010 appointment.  The normal teaching load in the IU School of Liberal Arts is five courses per year for faculty maintaining a solid research agenda.  Salary and fringe benefits are competitive.  Final position offer is contingent on the continued availability of funding.  Deadline for applications: December 15, 2009.  Applicants should send a letter of application, a c.v., and three letters of recommendation to: Prof. David M. Craig, Chair of the Search Committee; IUPUI Department of Religious Studies; 425 University Blvd., CA 335; Indianapolis, IN  46202-5140.  IUPUI is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D.  Start date: August 1, 2010

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Religious Studies

$50,000

Asst. Prof. Religious Studies-Asian

Faculty-Tenure Eligible

FT3

10/13/09

12/15/09