Post by Job poster on Mar 13, 2014 19:33:50 GMT -5
Purdue University, The Center on Religion and Chinese Society invites applications for the Associate Director position beginning in July 2014. The initial appointment will be an Assistant or Associate Research Professor on the 12-month fiscal-year basis and may be renewed contingent upon availability of funds. We seek a scholar of Christianity and other religions who can communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The candidate should have an active research program and will lead research and exchange programs of the center, including the new Leadership Enrichment and Access Program (http://www.purdue.edu/crcs/itemProjects/leap/leap.html).
A Ph.D. in a social science discipline is preferred, and at least one year of research or field experience in China is required. A master’s degree in a social science discipline plus at least two years of research and field experience in China may be considered.
Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application describing research interests and experiences; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) one writing sample in English (a published paper or an official report); and (4) three letters of recommendation. Electronic applications are required in the form of two PDFs, one consisting of documents 1-2 and the other consisting of the writing sample. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommenders. Send all materials including letters of recommendation to: crcs@purdue.edu.
Additional information on the Center on Religion and Chinese Society can be found on www.purdue.edu/crcs/. Purdue offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Review of applicants will begin on March 30, 2014, but applications received after this date will be accepted until the position is filled. A Background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
A Ph.D. in a social science discipline is preferred, and at least one year of research or field experience in China is required. A master’s degree in a social science discipline plus at least two years of research and field experience in China may be considered.
Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application describing research interests and experiences; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) one writing sample in English (a published paper or an official report); and (4) three letters of recommendation. Electronic applications are required in the form of two PDFs, one consisting of documents 1-2 and the other consisting of the writing sample. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommenders. Send all materials including letters of recommendation to: crcs@purdue.edu.
Additional information on the Center on Religion and Chinese Society can be found on www.purdue.edu/crcs/. Purdue offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Review of applicants will begin on March 30, 2014, but applications received after this date will be accepted until the position is filled. A Background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.