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Job Posting: Adjunct Instructor for Classical Tibetan Summer Intensive, Maitripa College

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December 8, 2011

Maitripa College in Portland, OR invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of classical Tibetan language for a six week Classical Tibetan Summer Intensive, 2011.


Adjunct appointment is for summer, 2012, with possibility of renewal for subsequent summers or terms upon satisfactory review. The appointment may start June 2012, with an on-going search until position is filled, by April 2012. Position and renewal are contingent upon budgetary approval.

The Instructor should have a history of excellent pedagogical relationships with students, balancing encouragement and maintenance of academic standards. The Instructor will teach an introductory to intermediate level Classical Tibetan Summer Intensive, a six credit program equivalent to two semesters/one year in six weeks, meeting 4 hours per day, 4 days per week. The Instructor will have an opportunity to develop the course syllabi and materials, which should be geared towards the beginning student or student wishing systematic review, and in support of the goal of translation of Buddhist philosophy and liturgy. The Instructor will take part in the life of the College, including meetings and informal events directed toward graduate training and development, while in residence.

Preferred Qualifications

M.A. preferred in a relevant Humanities discipline.

Willingness to teach and participate in college programs in accordance with the ethics of the dharma, regardless of personal religious beliefs.

Teaching evaluations or evidence of prior Tibetan language teaching success preferred.

Application materials must include: 1) cover letter in which you address your pedagogical methods, experience, and plans for structuring a successful summer intensive course, 2) at least one form of evidence of teaching experience (such as student evaluations, course syllabi, or sample lesson plan), and 3) a CV including three references with contact information. Following initial application review, letters of support may be requested.

Application materials (Cover letter, evidence of teaching, and CV) should preferably be emailed to: program@maitripa.org with the subject heading “Tibetan Search”

If the applicant lacks suitable email service, hard copies may be mailed to:  Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR 97203

Review of applications will begin immediately and close 1 May 2011. No application will be considered until all materials are received.

Maitripa College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.


Maitripa College is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees described herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, Oregon, 97401.


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