Sessional Lecturer - RLG373H1F: Buddhist Ritual

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Date Posted: 08/19/2026
Req : 49905
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department for the Study of Religion
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 49905
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Daily worship, the alms round, life-crisis celebrations, healing rituals, meditation, festivals, pilgrimage, the consecration of artefacts and taking care of the ancestors are among the forms of Buddhist ritual introduced and analyzed in this course. Liturgical manuals, ethnographic descriptions and audiovisual records form the basis for a discussion of the role of ritual as text and event.

September1, 2026-December 31, 2026

Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

• PhD in Religion or a related field
• Ability to address the themes of the course to which the application is being made

• Demonstrated teaching experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor in Buddhism
• Extensive knowledge of the subject area is highly desirable, with particular focus on ritual and material studies

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
• Presenting weekly lectures and classes as appropriate
• Grading papers and exams
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
• Handling other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course

08/24/2026, 11:59PM ET

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