Jey Tsong Khapa Chair of Tibetan Buddhism

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Posted: 05-Feb-24

Location: New York, NY

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 120709

The Department of Religion at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for the position of Jey Tsong Khapa Chair of Tibetan Buddhism at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure. Candidates are expected to have a strong grasp of classical Tibetan and relevant research languages. 

Successful applicants will have a distinguished record in the academic study of religion and ability to contribute broadly to the department's undergraduate, graduate, and public-facing programs. In addition, it is expected that the chair holder will serve in a supervisory role at Columbia's Center for Buddhist Studies.

PhD, a distinguished record in the academic study of religion.

Review of applications will begin Monday, February 20th, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a teaching statement, a statement of current and future research plans, and a writing sample. Candidates may supply either three letters of recommendation or a list of recommenders.  In the letter of application, we ask you to speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender and gender expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
Letters of recommendation can be uploaded or emailed to Eric Meyer, Director of Academic Administration and Finance for the Department of Religion at [email protected]

 

Salary Ranges:

Associate Professor -- $125,000-$145,000; Professor $150,000-$200,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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