from another list, maybe of interest to some here
cheers
Dave E

Lectureship in the Study of Religions (Contemporary South Asian Religions) 
Details: http://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/academic/
Job Posted: 19 Apr 2011
Closing Date for Applications: 27 May 2011
College: College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences
Contract Type: Fixed Term Whole-Time
Job Type: Academic
Salary: €31,821 – €51,270 [new entrants 2011]
Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for the post of
Lecturer in the Study of Religions with research and teaching expertise in
contemporary (19th-21st century) South Asian religions.   This is a three year
fixed term post. 
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of Ireland’s
first academic unit devoted to the multidisciplinary, cross-cultural academic
study of religions. We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated
lecturer who will contribute to the discipline’s excellent research profile
and draw local and international students at all levels to the study of
religions at UCC. The discipline at UCC is expected to grow substantially over
the next 10 years.
‘South Asian religions’ should be understood in its broadest sense. The
intention is that the appointment of a specialist in South Asian religions
will considerably extend the fields of teaching and research supervision
available at UCC, rather than duplicate existing areas. Current staff profiles
including research and teaching interests can be found at
http://www.ucc.ie/en/studyofreligions/Staff/ 
Essential criteria include a relevant (completed) PhD, significant research
achievement in contemporary South Asian religions in the context of the
academic study of religions, ability to teach across the range of South Asian
religions and to lead, or contribute substantially to, teaching on other
topics (examples might be religion and: gender, law, or politics) in the study
of religions.  
The post is available from 1 September 2011 or at a date to be agreed. 
Interviews for this post are expected to be held on 11 July 2011.
Salary scale: €31,821 – €51,270 [new entrants 2011]
Further details of the Study of Religions department at UCC including staff
profiles are at: http://www.ucc.ie/en/studyofreligions/   
Further particulars of this post are available to download below.
 For informal discussion, contact Professor Brian Bocking, by email in the
first instance after 25 April at [log in to unmask]   
To Apply: 
Completed application forms must reach the Recruitment Office, Department of
Human Resources, University College Cork, Ireland, before 12pm on Friday 27th
May 2011.