Tenured-Track Professorship in Buddhist Studies

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Divinity School seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Buddhist Studies. The appointment welcomes scholars focusing on Theravada, Mahayana in South Asia, or related areas such as monasticism, literature, philosophy, ethics, culture, gender, meditation, or ritual.

The successful candidate must have strong grounding in South/Southeast Asian languages and be able to teach doctoral and master’s levels, collaborating with Divinity School programs and PhD candidates, with additional

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in one or more South or Southeast Asian languages pertinent to their area of study.
• Competence to teach and advise at doctoral and master’s levels; excellence in teaching and research expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise at the doctoral and master’s levels; collaborate with Divinity School programs and PhD candidates.
• Teach undergraduates in Harvard College and collaborate with colleagues across departments.

Skills

South/Southeast Asian languages

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Harvard University

Position Details

• Title: Tenured-Track Professorship in Buddhist Studies
• School: Harvard Divinity School
• Department/Area:

Position Description

Harvard Divinity School seeks to appoint a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Buddhist Studies. We welcome applications from specialists in Theravada, Mahayana in South Asia, or other foci of Buddhist Studies such as monasticism, literature, philosophy, ethics, culture, gender, meditation, or ritual as practiced in premodern or early modern South or Southeast Asia. Applicants must have strong grounding in one or more South or Southeast Asian languages pertinent to their area of study.

The deadline for submission of applications is September 30, 2026.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants should be competent in the appropriate research languages and be able to teach and advise at the doctoral and master’s levels. The successful candidate will work closely with students in the Divinity School’s Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Buddhist Ministry Initiative, and Master of Religion in Public Life programs, as well as PhD candidates in the Study of Religion in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. They will also have an opportunity to teach undergraduates in Harvard College and to collaborate with colleagues and students in other departments and schools in the University. Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research is expected. The doctoral degree must be held by June 30, 2027.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Letters of nomination are welcome.

Applicants should address any questions regarding the position itself or the online application system to the search office.

Contact Information

HDS is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Visa Sponsorship

Please note, if visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Salary Range

$90,000 – $135,000

Minimum Number of References Required

3

Maximum Number of References Allowed

3

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research
• Sample Syllabus
• PI287141588