The Bhagwan Sumatinath Postdoctoral Fellowship for Jain Studies


 * The Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State University invites applications from new or recent PhD’s in the field of Jainism to serve as the Bhagwan Sumatinath Postdoctoral Fellow in Jain Studies. The Bhagwan Sumatinath Fellow will contribute to the intellectual vibrancy, cultural competency, and research excellence of SDSU.


 * The selected fellow will engage in a comprehensive research, teaching, and mentoring experience. The appointments are for a two-year term and offers a salary of $40,000 and are benefits eligible. In addition, the Bhagwan Sumatinath Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to apply for grants offered by SDSU, as well as travel funds of $1,500 to attend and present at conferences.


 * Applicants should be prepared to teach two courses per semester (RELS 352 “Jainism” and one additional Religious Studies class), achieve significant progress on a research project, give an annual public presentation of their research, and participate in the intellectual life of the department and campus.


 * The successful appointee must have received his/her Ph.D. between July 1, 2017 and June 1, 2020. Full applications must be received by February 28th, 2020.


 * SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.


 * The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.


 * A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Application Instructions

 * Complete dossiers will include a letter of application, CV, a 1,000-word research statement, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching experience and research.


 * Applicants must apply via Interfolio:https://apply.interfolio.com/73066

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