College/School/Unit: College of Liberal Arts
Department: Department of Asian Studies
Posted: Sep 18, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor of Jain Studies to begin Fall 2027. The position is open to candidates working in any discipline and time period within the humanities or social sciences. We seek candidates with excellent communication skills and broad theoretical training whose work will either strengthen or complement existing faculty interests in our department.
Qualified candidates may be considered for research and program support through an endowment focused upon Jain Studies. The new faculty member will also have the opportunity to contribute to the South Asia Institute, as well as other departments and interdisciplinary programs in the College of Liberal Arts. Duties will include research and publication, undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and administrative service to the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
For hire as Assistant Professor, applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the Ph.D. within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. For hire as Associate Professor, a Ph.D. degree is required.
A research and teaching trajectory in the academic study of Jainism is required, including advanced competency in one or more Indic languages relevant for Jain Studies. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching through innovative course topics and pedagogy.
Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to upload a letter of interest, CV, writing sample (article or chapter length), and a sample syllabus for an undergraduate course. Additional materials, including three letters of recommendation, may be requested after the initial review of applications.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Don Davis, [contact details available in the full listing]. Questions about the application process should be sent to Faith Hanley, [contact details available in the full listing].
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/192380
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