{"job":{"jobId":2495184,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":493,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Professor in Tibetan Buddhist Studies","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Work type:</b> Full-time\n<b>Department:</b> Centre of Buddhist Studies (44900)\n<b>Categories:</b> Professoriate Staff</p>\n\n\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG </strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applications are invited for appointment as <strong>Non-Tenure Track Professor in</strong><strong> Tibetan Buddhist Studies </strong><strong>in the Centre of Buddhist Studies </strong>(Ref.: 523292), to commence on September 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Centre of Buddhist Studies (CBS) was established at the University of Hong Kong in September 2000 and is aligned with the ways Buddhist Studies is developing and advancing. It is the first of its kind academic institution to be set up in the region to promote the systematic examination and research into all traditions and aspects of Buddhism from various methodological and disciplinary perspectives. CBS is offering a broad range of courses on foundational and emerging topics in Buddhist studies at the graduate level (Master of Buddhist Studies and Master of Buddhist Counselling), the undergraduate level (electives, common core courses, and a Minor in Buddhist Studies), and fosters advanced postgraduate research (M.Phil. and Ph.D.). The Centre promotes innovative thinking and new horizons for Buddhist studies and research. Information about the Centre can be obtained at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"http://www.buddhism.hku.hk/\" rel=\"no-follow\">http://www.buddhism.hku.hk</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Buddhist Studies or in a related discipline with a clear focus on Buddhism. They should hold at least five years of full-time teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels with substantial supervision experience of post-graduate research students in a recognized tertiary institution. They should also possess expertise in Tibetan Buddhist Studies and its textual sources with excellent knowledge of one or more canonical Buddhist languages for teaching and research purposes and be able to demonstrate research interests and publications across a broad range of the field. Successful applicants will possess an internationally diverse academic profile and experience in collaborative academic activities such as organizing conferences, workshops, and leading funded research projects. They will also have leading scholarly output in their area of expertise and an ongoing research agenda.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The appointee is expected to make a substantial contribution to the Centre's research and strategic development by fostering academic collaborations and knowledge exchange locally, regionally, and internationally. He/She should lead the development of rigorous, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research initiatives and apply for competitive research grants. He/She is also expected to excel in innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, attract and supervise international research students, and contribute to the effective operation of the Centre. The appointee will be expected to contribute to administrative tasks as needed for the efficient running of the Centre.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter detailing how they meet the criteria for this post, and the contact information of three senior academics who are familiar with the applicant’s academic background and research experience (less than 20MB, 20 pages maximum). For enquiries about the post, please write to Prof. Klaus-Dieter Mathes, Centre of Buddhist Studies (e-mail: <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:kdmathes@hku.hk\" rel=\"no-follow\">kdmathes@hku.hk</a>). <strong>Closes <u>November 10, 2023</u>.</strong></p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"1","applyUrl":"https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/523292/nontenure-track-professor-in-tibetan-buddhist-studies","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":null,"contractType":null,"salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|354743","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/354743","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-11-23T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":38,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"kdmathes@hku.hk","managerName":"THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong","log_hit":4,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-10-12T15:26:46.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-10-12T15:26:46.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":493,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"University of Hong Kong","name_en":"The University of Hong Kong","name_alt":",THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG,","introduction":"<p>The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is renowned for its academic excellence, world-class research programmes, global connections and social impact. 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