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Sessional Instructors - Department of Religious Studies - Faculty of Arts (Fall 2018 and Winter 2019)

Competition Number:
32SI18
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Religious Studies - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Fall 2018 and Winter 2019

The Department of Religious Studies at The University of Prince Edward Island announces sessional openings for the following courses in the 2018-19 academic year. These appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

Fall 2018:

RS 221 (Buddhism East and West)
This course is an introduction to Buddhism, the most influential and popular religion in East Asia. There is special emphasis on the historical development of its major doctrines, practices, and institutions in India, and their transformation in East Asia (China, Japan and Korea). The course studies the recent spread of schools such as Zen in Europe and North America, and also investigates their impact on Western religion and thought. Three hours a week, 3 hours credit

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm

RS 242 (Hinduism)
This course explores the development of Hinduism from its origins in the Indus Valley Civilization and the arrival of the Indo-Aryans through to the maturation of Hindu culture and civilization. The course covers myths of the Hindu gods and goddesses, approaches to personal and social life, karma and reincarnation, yoga, meditation and the quest for absolute truth. The influences of Islam and European colonialism on Hinduism, and Hindu influences on modern Western religion and thought, also receive attention. Three hours a week, 3 hours credit

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-12:45pm

Winter 2019:

RS 102 (Religions of the World: Eastern Traditions)
This course is an introduction to the major living religions of the East: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Attention is directed to the ways in which each defines and promotes human fulfilment. Various audio-visual materials complement the lectures to convey an awareness of the spiritual and cultural dimensions of religion. Three hours a week, 3 hours credit

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-12:45pm

RS 288 (Special Topics: Freedom, Equality, and Power: Social, Political, & Religious Perspectives)
This course deals with the problem of inequality. By exploring various social, political and religious perspectives in the struggle for equality, we examine the kinds of equality people seek and the ways they have been included and excluded from the debates.

This is an online/web course.

RS 352: (Mysticism in Buddhism and Christianity)
This course is an introduction to mysticism in two major traditions: Buddhism and Christianity. Some of the major Buddhist doctrines and practices are compared with those of Christianity. Special attention is given to notions of mystical experience, I-Thou relationship, God/Emptiness, sainthood/buddhahood, and self-transformation. The approach is textual and comparative, using cross-cultural perspectives. PREREQUISITE: Religious Studies 1050 or both Religious Studies 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor Three hours a week, 3 hours credit

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm

Qualifications:

Applicants with a Ph.D or equivalent will be given priority, but those with a M.A. or equivalent are invited to apply.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please email an updated curriculum vitae and a sample syllabus to:

Dr. Peter Koritansky
Chair of Religious Studies
University of Prince Edward Island
pkoritansky@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is June 1, 2018. Applications will be received until the positions are filled.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.