THE SAROJ AND PREM SINGHMAR CHAIR IN CLASSICAL INDIAN POLITY
AND SOCIETY
The Department of History and Classics in the Faculty of Arts, University
of Alberta, invites applications for the Saroj and Prem Singhmar Chair
in Classical Indian Polity and Society, 500 BCE-500 CE. This is an endowed
professorship, the occupant of which will be appointed at the rank of
Full Professor. Research specialization is open, but the candidate should
anticipate teaching courses that broadly cover the history, ideas, and
practices of this period. Competence in Sanskrit and at least one modern
Indian language (excluding English and Urdu) is required, and the ideal
candidate will have knowledge of modern Indian political life. The successful
candidate will have a proven record of excellence in teaching and graduate
supervision, and a distinguished research career.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic Department with strengths
in both history and classics [www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/historyandclassics]
and will participate in developing a new graduate program in Ancient
Civilizations. Equally, this position will support the Faculty-wide
development of research strength in South Asia.
The University of Alberta aims to be one of the world's great universities,
by transforming learning, leading ground-breaking research, and uplifting
society through new knowledge, leadership, and service. The University
plays a key role in the educational, business, and cultural life of
the province of Alberta and Canada as a whole, through the impact of
its integrated mandate of teaching, research, and community service.
With 35,500 students and 12,000 staff, the University grants almost
7,500 degrees annually to graduates of 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate
programs. A research-intensive, medical-doctoral, multi-campus institution,
the University of Alberta offers a full range of academic and professional
programs and has designated 26 areas of established and emerging research
excellence.
Greater Edmonton, with nearly one million residents in the city and
surrounding communities, offers a unique quality of life and economic
combination: a beautiful, park-like setting on a spectacular river valley,
low cost of living; the lowest provincial tax regime in the country;
affordable housing; and consistently Canada's fastest growing economy.
Edmonton has all the attractions of a big city; yet it is clean, safe,
and liveable. Health care in Greater Edmonton, under the auspices of
Capital Health, was rated #1 in 2003 by Maclean's magazine and is ranked
in the top three percent of North America's largest cities.
Edmonton, the political and administrative capital of Alberta and
a gateway to the north, boasts 78 arts and cultural organizations; these
include the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Edmonton Opera, Citadel Theatre
(top-rated in North America), and a score of other professional theatre
groups. Greater Edmonton is Canada's Festival City, with more than 30
arts and cultural festivals taking place each year.
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, the names of three referees,
and sample publications, should be sent by mail to:
Dr. Daniel Woolf, Dean of Arts,
Chair, Selection Committee for Singhmar Chair
c/o Office of the Dean of Arts
Humanities Centre 6-33,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada T6G 2E5.
Candidates should also ensure that three referees send letters of reference
directly to the above address.
Applications received by January 15, 2007 will be
assured of consideration. Interviews will begin as soon thereafter as
possible.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens
or permanent residents cannot be found, other applicants will be considered.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed
to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
