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Postdoctoral Scholar - Chinese Buddhism – Center for Buddhist Studies

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Position overview

Salary range: The UC postdoc/academic salary set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment (postdoc) and the UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment (lecturer). See the following table for the current salary scale for postdoc position:
https://vspa.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Table%2023-effective%204-1-2023.pdf. The current minimum salary range for the postdoc position is $60,000–$64,522. 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/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $64,329–$66,259
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: 7/1/2023
Position duration: 2 years with possibility of reappointment with review

Position description

With the generous support of the Sheng Yen Educational Foundation, the Center for Buddhist Studies at UC Berkeley is pleased to invite applications for a two-year full-time postdoctoral research-teaching fellowship.

The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.'s. 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.

Fellows will be provided with office space, library privileges, and $2,500 per annum in research/travel funds. Funding and administrative support is also available for Fellows to convene workshops and conferences in their area of research.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  • PhD or equivalent international degree by start date.
  • Candidates may have no more than three years of post-PhD research experience.
Preferred qualifications

-Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Chinese Buddhism or related field.

-University-level teaching experience in closely related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

  • Graduate School Transcipts

  • Personal Statement - No more than 2000 words including previous research conducted and current research plans, as well as future professional goals.

  • Statement of Teaching Interests - Two brief course proposals (2-4 pages) for their time at UC Berkeley

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicants must request letters to complete their application.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03871

Help contact: jsharpe@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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.

Job location

Berkeley, CA