Buddhist Studies Adjunct: Scriptural Reading & Context

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvard Divinity School seeks an adjunct instructor or lecturer in Buddhist Studies for the spring semester 2027 to teach one course. The course focuses on reading Buddhist scriptures in translation and requires competence in research languages and awareness of race, gender, and social location.

The appointment title (instructor or lecturer) will depend on qualifications; the hire will teach in an ecumenical Buddhist- and multireligious- environment with minimal course load for the term.

Qualifications

• Completed doctoral degree (PhD) required; advanced doctoral students may apply.
• Substantial teaching experience in Buddhist Studies.
• Publications in Buddhist Studies are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course in Buddhist Studies for spring semester 2027.
• Read and interpret Buddhist scriptures in translation.
• Engage in ecumenical and multireligious academic environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research languages

Social location analysis

Education

PhD or advanced doctoral student

Completed doctoral degree (PhD)

Job description

Harvard Divinity School seeks an adjunct instructor or lecturer in Buddhist Studies for the spring semester 2027 to teach one course. The course focuses on reading Buddhist scriptures in translation and requires competence in research languages and awareness of race, gender, and social location.

The appointment title (instructor or lecturer) will depend on qualifications; the hire will teach in an ecumenical Buddhist- and multireligious- environment with minimal course load for the term.