Assistant or Associate Professor -East Asian Buddhism- Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Assistant Professor Associate Professor Salary range: The current salary range for Assistant Professor is $84,100 - $132,900 (9-month academic year salary). The current salary range for Associate Professor is $103,600 - $154,600 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than these ranges, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: 7/1/2027
Application Deadline
Open date: October 14, 2026 Next review date:Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in East Asian Buddhist studies. For applicants at the level of Associate Professor, preference will be given to those who have recently been tenured and are not currently under consideration for promotion to full professor. Applications are welcome from scholars who are dedicated to the studies that may include different countries and cultures in the region of East Asian Buddhist studies, but whose research complements the Department's existing strengths in Buddhist studies. The position focuses on Chinese Buddhism, with research grounded in classical Chinese Buddhist texts, in areas such as religion, literature, or cultural and intellectual history. Tenure-track Assistant Professors and tenured Associate Professors at Berkeley are expected to excel in research, teaching, and service. Duties will include developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in East Asian Buddhist studies, with a special focus on the humanities, supervising and mentoring graduate students, and contributing to the Departmental and university mission through service. As the campus center for teaching and research in the literatures and cultures of East Asia, our mission is to train students to understand the texts (written, as well as visual, aural, and material) at the core of its literary, religious, and philosophical traditions. Our curriculum centers on the acquisition of the modern and classical forms of the languages, the informed and engaged reading of a wide variety of East Asian texts in their historical and cultural contexts, and the development of effective writing skills and critical thinking. UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website. Department: https://ealc.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Preferred qualifications-Advanced literacy and proficiency in classical Chinese. -Ability to read classical Chinese across Buddhist genres and to think and conduct high-level research across disciplines. -Proficiency in Sanskrit. -Demonstrated expertise in classical Chinese Buddhist texts.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsOne additional writing sample will be requested for longlisted candidates. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - The Cover Letter should include a statement of past and current research areas, fields of specialization and language competencies. Statement of Research - A 1-2-page statement of your research accomplishments and plans. This can include, for example, discussions of your publications, awards, presentations, research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. Statement of Teaching - A 1-page statement of your prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, future plans for supporting the success of all students, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. Writing Sample 1 of 2 - (Applicants are required to provide a total of two writing samples.) Sample of recent scholarship in English (published or unpublished), of up to 20-30 pages. Writing Sample 2 of 2 - (Applicants are required to provide a total of two writing samples.) Sample of recent scholarship in English (published or unpublished), of up to 20-30 pages. Sample of Syllabi 1 of 2 - For proposed Undergraduate and Graduate Courses (excluding elementary and intermediate language instructional courses). Sample of Syllabi 2 of 2 - For proposed Undergraduate and Graduate Courses (excluding elementary and intermediate language instructional courses). Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form. Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required Letters of recommendation will be requested upon submission of the application Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05539 Help contact:e_anaya26@berkeley.edu