What are the responsibilities and job description for the POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - CENTER FOR BUDDHIST STUDIES position at University of California-Berkeley?
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf
The current minimum salary range for this position is $66,737-71,769 . Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for lecturer position:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf
A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247 $70,295.
Open date: February 13, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Mar 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Numata Center for Buddhist Studies oversees a variety of research programs, postdoctoral fellowships, scholarly events, and outreach activities at the University of California at Berkeley. With the generous support of the Shengyen Foundation, it is pleased to announce a two-year full-time postdoctoral research-teaching fellowship in Chinese Buddhism.
The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.'s whose area of research is Chinese Buddhism; the Fellowship will provide them with time and funding to pursue their research along with the opportunity to gain teaching experience. Fellows are expected to teach one course per year as a Lecturer under the auspices of the Group in Buddhist Studies. In addition, Fellows will give a public lecture on their research as part of the Center for Buddhist Studies Colloquium Series, and they are expected to take part in regular Center for Buddhist Studies events and workshops.
Should you teach, you will be appointed to a lecturer position. Lecturer positions may range up to 33% time. General Duties as a lecturer in addition to teaching responsibilities include:
* Holding office hours
* Assigning grades
* Advising students
* Preparing course materials.
Department: https://buddhiststudies.berkeley.edu/
PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program
- PhD or equivalent international degree
- Candidates may have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience prior to the appointment start date.
- Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Chinese Buddhism or related field.
- University-level teaching experience in closely related field.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Teaching Interest - Two brief course proposals (2-4 pages) for your time at UC Berkeley
Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
Graduate School Transcripts
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application
Help contact: jsharpe@berkeley.edu
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley 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.
Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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Equal Employment Opportunity 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Salary : $66,737 - $71,769
