University of Virginia Looking for Tibetan Research and Training Specialist (Staff Wage) Full Time

The University of Virginia’s Tibet Center seeks applicants for a Tibetan Research and Training Specialist. This position will be part of a larger collaborative team responsible for the creation, distribution, and/or delivery of capacity-building trainings in professional development, cultural documentation, and/or entrepreneurship. This position may also include creation and indexing of online digital humanities content as needed. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Tibetan language, and a Master’s in Tibetan Studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A Ph.D. in Tibetan Studies or related discipline is preferred. The initial term of employment is one year, with the possibility of renewal pending available funding and meeting performance expectations.

UVA’s Tibet Center was established in 2008 to promote an integrated model of knowledge and practice consisting of study programs, research initiatives, library collections, collaborative scholarly initiatives, and engaged social programs hosted by the University of Virginia.

Position Compensation: $24.00 Hourly

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV/Resume, Cover Letter and the Contact information for 3 references. Search on requisition number: R0035432.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  This position will also require an Education Verification. (FSAKA)

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, [email protected].

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Master’s degree in Tibetan Studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience: Some – up to 4 years, conducting research in Tibet and/or culturally Tibetan areas, designing and delivering capacity-building trainings. Strong knowledge of at least one Tibetan dialect and the ability to perform detailed work using computers is required. Experience with Microsoft Office is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience creating and/or editing audio-visual content, transcription and/or translation, or combination thereof. Knowledge of Chinese language is preferred. Experience with Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Bridge, Media Pro, and/or InqScribe is preferred.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.