Appointment is possible at any rank.
A wide variety of subfields within Japanese religion is possible, but experitise in modern and classical Japanese is required. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to graduate programs in Japanese and Buddhist studies in the Department of History and the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. The Ph.d. is normally expected to have been completed prior to appointment. Applicants should provide a CV, letters of recommendation, and evidence of outstanding teaching. Applicants at the junior level should also submit writing samples.