The Asian and Korean Studies Programme, Faculty of Arts, UPEI invites applications for a sessional teaching position during the winter 2025 semester, January 6–April 25, 2025. We are seeking a well-qualified candidate to teach the following course: 

AST 2301 Korean Religions

(cross-listed with Religious Studies 2301; online; expected enrolment 130)

Course description: 

This introductory course explores Korean religions by covering shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, and new religions such as Cheondogyo and Won Buddhism. It utilizes a religious and interdisciplinary approach to discuss their beliefs, traditions, symbols, rituals, moral and philosophical doctrines, and institutional changes. We also consider each religion's influence on contemporary Korean culture and national identity.

See also Asian Studies and KS program websites:

https://www.upei.ca/programs/korean-studies and https://www.upei.ca/programs/asian-studies.

Qualifications:

Master’s and doctoral degrees in Religious Studies (or Philosophy of Religion) are required. Applications with graduate degrees in other programs (disciplines) will not be considered. Qualified candidates are required to have teaching experience in Religious Studies courses such as world religions, East Asian religions, Christianity, and modern religious developments. You should also be very familiar with the traditions and modern developments of Chinese and Korean religious and philosophical traditions, including Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. 

This sessional position is also subject to final budgetary and administrative approval. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the Department of Asian Studies Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.

 Application instructions: 

E-mail a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, a tentative course syllabus, and 

a research and teaching statement (one or two pages) to: 

Dr. Edward Chung

Asian and Korean Studies Director and Korean Studies Project Director. 

Faculty of Arts, UPEI 

Charlottetown, PE C1A-4P3

e-mail: chung@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

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is November 22, 2024.