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American
Philological Association
Archaeological
Institue of America
PLACEMENT
SERVICE
POSITIONS
FOR CLASSICISTS AND
ARCHAEOLOGISTS
Renie Plonski is the Placement
Director for the American Philological Association and the
Archaeological Institute of America. If you should have any
problems, suggestions, questions or would like the APA to
consider posting a relevant message to other candidates,
please do not hesitate to call (215) 898-4975 or contact via
e-mail at plonskii@sas.upenn.edu.
Our goal is to provide an outstanding placement service for
classicists ant archaeologists. There is a separate page
with information about the Placement
Service
POSITIONS
FOR CLASSICISTS AND ARCHAEOLOGISTS
are published on or
about the 15th of each month. The copy deadline is 12:00
noon (Eastern Time) on the 13th of the month from January
through August and 12:00 noon (Eastern Time) on the 10th of
the month from September through December. Listings may be
e-mailed or faxed to: Placement
Director,
plonskii@sas.upenn.edu
(215) 898-4975.
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Previous
positions
Agnes Scott College-Atlanta/Decatur,
GA
Agnes Scott College invites applications for a
one-semester leave replacement position for Fall, 2000.
Teaching experience desired. Candidate will teach
introductory and intermediate-advanced Greek (Hesiod and the
Lyric Poets) and intermediate Latin.
Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, independent,
national liberal arts college for women located in
metropolitan Atlanta. It currently has a full-time faculty
equivalent of 87 and a diverse student population of nearly
900.
Submit nominations or applications with letter of interest,
curriculum vitae and contact information for three
professional references by March 31st to: Dr.
Sally MacEwen, Chair, Department of Classical Languages and
Literatures, Agnes Scott College, 141 East College Avenue,
Atlanta/Decatur, GA 30030-3797.
Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and
urges members of underrepresented groups to apply. Visit our
web site at www.AgnesScott.edu.
An equal opportunity employer.
American Academy in Rome - Rome,
Italy/New York, NY
The American Academy in Rome invites applications for
the position of Director of the Classical Summer School.
Open to high school teachers and serious students of Latin,
ancient history and the classics, the Summer School is
designed to provide a well-founded understanding of the
growth and development of the ancient city of Rome and its
immediate environs from the earliest times to the age of
Constantine, through a careful study of material remains and
literary sources. With the help of an assistant and the
Academy staff in Rome and New York, the Director is
responsible for the overall operation of the Summer School.
The Director, working with a small admissions committee,
selects the students in early spring, selects the Assistant
Director, prepares the syllabus and arranges for student
lodgings. During the six-week term (late June through early
August), the Director and Assistant Director meet with
students daily for orientation lectures and tours of ancient
sites. The Director also must submit an annual report on the
program to the Academy. The Director will hold the position
for a three-year term, beginning in 2001. Please send a
curriculum vitae and three letters of reference by February
15th to: Chairman of the Committee on the School of
Classical Studies, American Academy in Rome, 7 East 60
Street, New York, NY 10022-1001.
AMERICAN PHILOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION/THESAURUS LINGUAE LATINAE --MUNICH, GERMANY
The American Philological Association invites
applications for a one-year fellowship, tenable from July
2000 through June 2001, which will enable an American
scholar to participate in the work of the Thesaurus Linguae
Latinae Institute in Munich. Fellows at the TLL develop a
broadened perspective of the range and complexity of the
Latin language and culture from the classical period through
the early Middle Ages, contribute signed articles to the
Thesaurus, have the opportunity to participate in a
collaborative international research project, and work with
senior scholars in the field of Latin lexicography. The
fellowship carries a stipend in the amount of $31,500 and is
made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment
for the Humanities. Applicants must be United States
citizens or permanent residents, already have the Ph.D., or
anticipate the award of the degree by July 1, 2000. The
fellowship offers valuable experience for scholars in a
variety of specialties (e.g., Latin language and literature,
Roman Law, Roman History, the literature of early
Christianity); although it is not limited to individuals in
Latin philology, applicants should possess a thorough
familiarity with and a special interest in the Latin
language. It is anticipated that applicants will already
have a reading knowledge of German and will be willing to
work toward proficiency in spoken German. Further details
will be sent to applicants upon request. Applications
should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of what
benefits the applicant expects to derive from the Fellowship
for his/her research and teaching, and the names of three
referees, whom the applicant should ask to send supporting
letters to the Executive Director without further notice.
Candidates will be considered by the APA's TLL Fellowship
Committee, which serves as the selection committee. The
committee will choose a short-list of candidates to be
invited for interview at the Annual Meeting in December 1999
in Dallas, Texas, and the name of the successful candidate
will be announced shortly thereafter. Application deadline:
November 15, 1999. Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Adam D. Blistein, Executive Director, American
Philological Association, 291 Logan Hall, University of
Pennsylvania, 249 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA
19104-6304. For information about the Fellowship, contact
the Chairperson of the APA's TLL Fellowship Committee, Prof.
Patrick Sinclair, Dept of Classics 121-HOB2, University of
California, Irvine, CA 92697-2000; tel: 949-824-5831;
e-mail: pjsincla@uci.edu.
(posted 9/20/99)
Assumption College - Worcester, MA
Assumption College, a liberal arts college, seeks a
Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics for a three-year,
replacement (non-renewable) position to begin in Fall 2000.
Candidates must be able to teach literature in translation
and possibly ancient history in addition to all
undergraduate levels of Latin and Greek. Expertise in prose
preferred. Qualifications include: Ph.D. by May 2000 and
successful teaching experience. Candidates must understand
and support the Catholic liberal arts mission of the
College. Please send c.v., three letters of recommendation,
and a writing sample to Professor Bonnie A. Catto,
Department of Foreign Languages, Assumption College, 500
Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01615-0005 by February 1,
2000. (posted/12/20/99)
Bard College (2 Positions) - Annandale-on-Hudson,
NY
- Bard College-Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Classics and History Programs, Ancient Historian.
Bard College is seeking to fill a one-year Visiting
Assistant Professor position for an ancient historian or
a classicist working on historical/historiographical
issues. We seek someone who can help expand a growing
program by possibly teaching beginning and intermediate
Greek and Latin as well as courses on ancient history in
translation. Prefer Ph.D. in hand with some teaching
experience, but ABD's will be considered. Above all
candidates should show breadth of interest, ability to
connect their particular specialization with other areas
of Classics and with other disciplines, and commitment to
the goals of a liberal-arts college. Applications,
including a C.V., at least three letters of
recommendation, copies of student evaluations of previous
teaching, and a writing sample up to 50 pages, should
reach us by April 1. Please send materials to: Professor
William Mullen, c/o Human Resources, Bard College, P.O.
Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504. AA/EOE.
(3/15)
Visiting Assistant Professor in Latin Literature.
Bard College is seeking to fill a one-year visiting
position in Latin Literature at the Assistant Professor
level. Candidates should preferably have the Ph.D. in
hand, but ABD's will also be considered. The position
will call for teaching courses in the Greek and Latin
languages at all levels, courses in translation fashioned
to reach out to a broad spectrum of students in a liberal
arts environment, and courses in Bard's First Year
Seminar program required of all first year students.
Applications, including a C.V., at least three letters of
recommendation, copies of student evaluations of previous
teaching, and a writing sample up to 50 pages, should
reach us by April 1. Please send materials to: Professor
William Mullen, c/o Human Resources, Bard College, P.O.
Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504. AA/EOE.
(3/15)
- Tenure Track Assistant Professor (pending final
approval). Classical Studies at Bard College is seeking
an Assistant Professor specializing in Latin Literature.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full
range of courses in Greek and Latin languages at all
levels, to fashion courses in translation which reach out
to all students in the college and to participate
regularly in the required First Year Seminar program. Our
primary criteria are demonstrated excellence in teaching
and research plus a compellingly articulated vision of
the relation of Classics to the mission of a liberal arts
college. Please send cover letter, resume and a list of
three references before December 15th to: William Mullen,
c/o Human Resources, Bard College, P.O. Box 5000,
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504. AA/EOE.
- Senior Classicist and Chair (pending final approval).
Classical Studies at Bard College is seeking a
well-established classicist to join its teaching faculty
as a long-term chair who will build up the program. The
area of specialization and disciplinary focus have been
left open. The two essential requirements are a
demonstrated concern for language pedagogy and a
compellingly articulated vision of the relation of
Classics to the mission of a liberal arts college. The
successful candidate will be invited to spend a year at
Bard (on leave from home institution) with a tenure
decision at the year's end. Please send cover letter,
resume and a list of three references before December
15th to: William Mullen, c/o Human Resources, Bard
College, P.O. Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
12504. AA/EOE
Binghamton University - Binghamton,
NY
Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies is
searching for a skillful, engaged and enthusiastic teacher
of Classical Greek and Latin languages and literatures, PhD
in hand, for a tenure-track appointment (contingent on
funding) as assistant professor. The successful candidate
will have well focused research in progress and will
cooperate in the ancient and medieval research and graduate
instruction of other departments.
Our small, dynamic department teaches Arabic and Near
Eastern Culture alongside its BA major programs in Greek and
Latin, Latin, and Classical Civilization.
To apply, please send your letter of application, including
the names and addresses of three persons qualified to
recommend you; your current vita, responsive to the
qualifications mentioned in this notice; and copies of your
published articles and reviews to the chair of the search
committee, Prof. Daniel Williman, Department of Classical
and Near Eastern Studies, Binghamton University, Binghamton,
NY 13902-6000
Binghamton University is an equal-opportunity employer
committed to the principle of affirmative action.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY -- BOSTON, MA
Department of Archaeology at Boston University announces it
is reopening the search for a faculty post at the Assistant
or Associate Professor level in remote sensing and
archaeology, effective September 1, 2000. The ideal
candidate will hold a Ph.D. in archaeology and have both
research and instructional background in remote sensing
(geophysical prospecting and satellite imagery) and
familiarity with Geographic Information Systems. The
geographic area of interest is open. The successful
candidate will have an active research program, a strong
commitment to teaching, and be capable of teaching both at
the undergraduate and graduate level. Courses for which the
candidate will be responsible include Remote Sensing and
Archaeology, Regional Archaeology and GIS, Quantitative
Methods in Archaeology, Introduction to Archaeology, Great
Discoveries in Archaeology, as well as courses in the
geographic area of interest. Send nominations or
applications, including a vita and the names and addresses
of three referees, by November 15, 1999 to the following
address: Professor Julie Hansen, Chair, Faculty Search
Committee, Boston University, Department of Archaeology, 675
Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215. Boston University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
(posted 9/20/99)
BOWDOIN COLLEGE -- BRUNSWICK, ME
Bowdoin College, a private, undergraduate, coeducational
institution, invites applications for a tenure-track
position in the Department of Classics in ancient history /
classics at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level
beginning Fall 2000. Ph.D. preferred, but A.B.D.considered.
A specialization in classical history and evidence of strong
teaching experience are essential; candidates should also be
competent and enthusiastic to teach language courses from
the elementary to the advanced undergraduate level of Greek
and / or Latin. Teaching responsibilities will include five
courses annually, two on historical topics and three Greek
and / or Latin language / literature classes. Of the history
courses, one each year will be introductory, alternately
Greek and Roman, the others on historical subjects of
special interest to the candidate and to the department. A
letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of
reference should be submitted by November 1, 1999 to:
Professor James Higginbotham, Chair, Department of Classics,
Bowdoin College, 7600 College Station,Brunswick, ME
04011-8476. Phone:(207) 725-3358. (Posted 8/18/99)
BROCK UNIVERSITY - St. Catharines,
Ontario, CANADA
The Department of Classics at Brock University invites
applications for a probationary (tenure-track) appointment
at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2000.
The position is subject to final budgetary approval, and the
appointment could be made on a limited term basis. Preferred
qualifications include a completed Ph.D.; publications and
continuing research; demonstrated achievement in
undergraduate teaching.
The Classics Department normally consists of six members
teaching a variety of courses towards pass and honours
degrees in Classical Studies, Classical Languages, and
Ancient Art and Archaeology (but including the languages).
Besides these major programs, it also offers introductory
courses in mythology and in civilization to satisfy a
general requirement, and first-year language courses to
satisfy a language requirement. The successful candidate
will be expected to develop a repertory which contributes to
this broad mandate.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian
citizens and permanent residents. Brock University is
committed to a positive action policy aimed at reducing
gender imbalance in faculty; qualified men and women
candidates are equally encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications is 15 January, 2000.
Applicants should send a letter, curriculum vitae, and any
other supporting material, and arrange for three letters of
reference to be sent, to: Prof. Noel Robertson, Chair,
Department of Classics, Brock University, St. Catharines,
Ontario, L2S 3A1.
It is regretted that Brock will not be interviewing
candidates at the Annual Meeting in Dallas.
BRYN MAWR COLLEGE -- BRYN MAWR, PA
Archaeologist. The Department of Classical and Near Eastern
Archaeology invites applications for a tenure track
appointment, open rank, to begin Fall 2000. Desired areas of
specialization include regions bordering and/or interacting
with Mesopotamia and the Eastern Mediterranean, including
the Black Sea region, Anatolia, Syria, and Iran, with a
chronological range extending from the late second
millennium B.C. through the Roman period. Applications from
experienced field archaeologists are especially welcome.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate
courses. Send letter of application, a curriculum vitae and
a description of research and teaching interests by December
1, 1999 to Stella Miller-Collett, Chair, Department of
Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Bryn Mawr College,
101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899. Bryn Mawr
College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The College particularly wishes to encourage applications
from individuals interested in joining a multicultural and
international academic community. Minority candidates and
women are especially encouraged to apply.
(posted 9/20/99)
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY -- LEWISBERG, PA
The department of classics seeks a tenure-track, entry
level assistant professor as a fourth, full-time member of
the department, beginning August 2000. The department seeks
a generalist philologist with an emphasis in Latin language
and literature to teach a sequence of literature and
civilization courses, Latin and Greek at all levels, and
courses in the applicant's area of expertise. A completed
Ph.D. is preferable. Bucknell requires a strong commitment
to undergraduate teaching including interest in contributing
to a general liberal arts education and evidence of
publication-oriented research. Bucknell offers a pre-tenure
leave program. Send a letter of application, CV, a teaching
dossier (including sample syllabi), and at least three
letters of recommendation by November 1 to: Janet Jones,
Chair of Classics Search Committee, Department of Classics,
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837. (jjones@bucknell.edu
/ 570-577-1624). Bucknell University encourages applications
from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA).
(posted 9/20/99)
CALVIN COLLEGE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Calvin College anticipates a three-year, non-tenure
track opening in Classics at the Assistant Professor level
(pending administrative approval). Area of specialization is
open, although we hope the eventual appointee will have
broad general interests and be able to teach courses
including Greek, Latin and classics in translation at all
undergraduate levels; most of the teaching load will be in
Greek and Latin language. Ph.D. preferred. Calvin College is
owned and operated by the Christian Reformed Church in North
America and requires an active commitment to the Reformed
Protestant tradition from all faculty members. AA/EOE.
Please send letters of application, recommendations, and
dossiers to Prof. Mark F. Williams, Department of Classics,
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Deadline: December
1, 1999 for full consideration.
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA -
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Department of Greek and Latin at The Catholic
University of America invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant or
associate professor, beginning in Fall 2000. Candidates must
(1) have earned the Ph.D. or equivalent or have completed
the requirements for the doctorate by September 1, 2000; (2)
possess equal competence in Greek and Latin; (3) have a
demonstrated research interest in Greek Patristic
literature; (4) be prepared to offer (a) basic and advanced
instruction in both languages, (b) undergraduate courses in
Classical literature and civilization, and (c) graduate
courses and seminars on Classical, Patristic, and/or
Byzantine texts and topics. Competence in one or more of the
following areas would also be welcome: Greek palaeography,
history of the Greek language, papyrology, comparative
philology, Sanskrit.
Please send a letter of application, c.v., graduate
transcripts, and supporting materials (including teaching
evaluations and three letters of recommendation) to Dr. L.
Safran, Search Committee, Department of Greek and Latin, The
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064
(safran@cua.edu).
Deadline: December 10, 1999. Candidates will be interviewed
either in Dallas on December 28-29 or in D.C. in early
January.
The Catholic University of America was founded in the
name of the Catholic Church as a national university and
center of research and scholarship. Regardless of their
religious affiliation, all faculty are expected to respect
and support the University's mission. The Catholic
University of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
M/F/D/V.
Centre College- Danville, KY
The Department of Classical Studies invites applications
for a part-time one-year position beginning August 2000.
Teaching load will be 5 courses (full time load is 7
courses), including Freshman Composition, Introduction to
Humanities (a course on Greek and Roman Civilization), and
first year Latin. Centre College is a liberal arts college
with 1,000 students, 35 miles south of Lexington. Field of
specialty is open. Candidate should send letter of
application, curriculum vitae, transcripts and at least
three letters of recommendation to Prof. James V. Morrison,
Department of Classical Studies, 600 W. Walnut Street,
Centre College, Danville, KY 40422 (email: morrison@centre.edu).
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Claremont McKenna College -- Claremont,
CA
Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for
an associate or full professor in the History department
beginning July 1, 2000. Individuals specializing in ancient
Greece and/or Rome, or in early Byzantine are particularly
encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be
expected to teach general and advance undergraduate courses
in their areas of specialization, and participate in the
Civilization program. Opportunities may also exist to
instruct students at the Claremont Graduate University.
Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective
undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts
colleges nationally. CMC is a member of The Claremont
Colleges, which also include Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey
Mudd, the Claremont Graduate University and the Keck
Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences. Collectively,
The Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of
6,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of Los
Angeles.
Review of applications will begin February 1st. Please send
a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, five names of
references and three examples of scholarship to: Professor
Arthur Rosenbaum, Chair, Department of History, Claremont
McKenna College, 850 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, California
91711-6420.
For further information you may send electronic mail to
arosenbaum@mckenna.edu.
Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer.
(posted 12/20/99)
Colgate University-Hamilton, NY
One-Year Appointment. The Department of the Classics is
authorized to make a full-time, one-year appointment to
begin in August 2000. We seek a Classicist with particular
strength in the teaching of Greek and Latin languages at all
levels and possibly Classical literature in translation.
Women and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.
Ph.D. preferred. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae,
and three letters of recommendation by March 24th to
Professor Robert Garland, Department of the Classics,
Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, New York 13346.
For inquiries, call (315) 228-7276. Colgate University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportuity Employer. (2/15/00)
College of William and Mary - Williamsburg,
VA
Definite Opening. The Department of Classical Studies at
the College of William and Mary invites applicants to submit
material for an entry-level, tenure-track, assistant
professor, specializing in ancient history, to begin in the
Fall of 2000. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand, show
evidence of good teaching, as well as showing promise of a
distinguished career as a scholar. He/She must be able to
teach Greek and/or Latin at all levels, in addition to a
range of general classics courses. All full-time members of
the Department regularly teach three courses per semester.
Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, and at
least three letters of recommendation to: Linda Collins
Reilly, Chair of the Search Committee, Dept. of Classical
Studies, The College of William and Mary in Virginia,
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Application materials received
by December 15 will receive most serious consideration;
however, the position will remain open until filled.
Selected candidates will be interviewed at the AIA/APA
meeting in Dallas, TX in Dec. 1999.
The College of William & Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
(posted 11/15/99)
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY -- NEW YORK, NY
Assistant Professor of Classics for two-year term.
Columbia universityseeks to appoint a Latinist at the junior
level to replace a faculty member serving elsewhere in the
University. We are looking for the ability to teach Latin at
all levels, including prose composition and the survey of
Latin literature. A completed doctorate is required;
significant teaching experience will be a major advantage.
Send applications to Roger S. Bagnall, Chair, Dept. of
Classics, Columbia University, 1130 Amsterdam Avenue, Room
617 Hamilton Hall, Mail Code 2862, New York, NY 10027.
Review of applications will begin on November 15th. Columbia
is an EO/AA employer.
CORNELL COLLEGE-MOUNT VERNON,
IA
Cornell College, a private undergraduate liberal arts
college with a unique academic calendar in which students
study one course at a time in month-long terms, invites
applications for a part-time appointment for the 2000-01
academic year to teach Classical Mythology (Term 2: October
2-25, 2000). Master's degree required; ABD and college
teaching experience preferred. Cornell College is committed
to excellence in teaching and encourages interdisciplinary
interests among its faculty. Send letter of application,
curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of
recommendation, and record of teaching excellence to Ms. Ann
Opatz, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Cornell College, 600 First Street West, Mount Vernon, Iowa
52314-1098. Consideration of applications begins July 1 and
will continue until the position is filled. Cornell College
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages applications from women and minority
candidates.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY - ITHACA, NY
Several Andrew W. Mellon foundation fellowships for one
year of teaching and research will be awarded for the period
beginning July 2000, offering stipends of $33,000. The areas
of specialization for this year's competition include
Classics; applicants from any area of Greek and Roman
studies are welcome, and we would be especially interested
in specialists in the history of science, the later (fourth
century and after) Roman empire, Hellenistic history and
archaeology, or Byzantine history and culture. While in
residence at Cornell, postdoctoral fellows hold department
affiliation, have limited teaching duties and the
opportunity for scholarly work.
To be eligible, applicants must have received the Ph. D. by
June 30, 2000, but after September 1994. Fellowships are
limited to citizens of the U.S. or Canada, or those with
permanent U.S. residency cards. Application forms and
information are available from Lisa Patti, Mellon
Postdoctoral Fellowships, A.D. White Center for the
Humanities, 27 East Ave., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
14853-1101 (telephone 607-255-9274, e-mail ldp3@cornell.edu
.) Applications must be postmarked by January 4, 2000.
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action educator and employer.
The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at
UCLA - LOS ANGELES, CA
Tenured Faculty Position and Program Director. UCLA
announces a full-time, tenured position as a Faculty member
and Director of the new UCLA-Getty MA Program in the
Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic Material.
This program is a collaboration of the Cotsen Institute of
Archaeology at UCLA and the J. Paul Getty Trust and focuses
on the conservation of archaeological and ethnographic
materials. Students for this three-year program will first
be admitted for the fall of 2002. The Director will lead the
final planning stages of the program that will include the
curriculum and course development and the hiring of two
other faculty for the program. After its inception, the
Director will administer and teach within the program.
Candidates should: 1) possess an advanced degree in
conservation or related field (anthropology, archaeology,
atmospheric science, chemistry, etc.); 2) be able to
demonstrate experience in issues relating to
archaeological/ethnographic conservation and teaching; 3)
demonstrate experience in adminis- tration and fundraising;
and 4) be an active researcher in conservation issues.
Consideration of files will begin on Feb. 15, 2000 and will
continue until the job is filled. Please send letters of
interest, a CV, and three names and addresses as references
to: Conservation Search Committee; The Cotsen Institute of
Archaeology at UCLA; Fowler A-210; UCLA; Los Angeles, CA
90095-1510. (E-mail contact for questions: sanchezj@ucla.edu).
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (posted 12/20/99)
DAVIDSON COLLEGE - DAVIDSON, NC
Davidson College invites applications for a one-year
visiting appointment (sabbatical replacement) at the
assistant professor level in ancient history and classics,
to begin 1 August 2000. Applicants should be able to teach
introductory and advanced courses in Greek and Roman history
and introductory courses in Greek and/or Latin. Teaching
experience is highly desirable. The teaching load at
Davidson is five courses per year. Send vita, transcripts
and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Michael K.
Toumazou, Chair, Department of Classics, Davidson College,
P. O. Box 1719, Davidson, NC 28036-1719. Deadline for
applications is 1 December 1999. Davidson College is an
Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are
encouraged to apply (posted 10/14/99)
DENISON UNIVERSITY - GRANVILLE, OH
Denison University invites applications for a possible
non-renewable one year leave-replacement position for the
academic year 2000-01. Ph.D. preferred. Applicants should be
qualified to teach Latin to undergraduates at the beginning,
intermediate, and advanced levels, and should also be
prepared to offer courses in Latin literature in translation
and classical mythology.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and
three letters of reference to Professor Timothy Hofmeister,
Department of Classical Studies, Denison University,
Granville, Ohio, 43023. The deadline for applications is
December 1, 1999. Denison is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages
applications from women and minorities.
DUKE UNIVERSITY -- DURHAM, NC
- Assistant Professor of Art History, tenure track,
with a secondary appointment in Classical Studies,
beginning September 1, 2000. Ph.D. with specialization in
Greek and Roman art and architecture. Applicants should
have some teaching experience and demonstrated strength
in scholarly research and publications. In addition to
teaching Ancient art and the earlier half of the Western
art survey, the successful candidate will be expected to
participate in undergraduate and graduate programs which
are committed to interdisciplinary work. Applications
received before January 31, 2000 will be given full
consideration. Send CV, 3 letters of reference, and a
letter to application to: Richard J. Powell, Chair,
Department of Art and Art History, Duke University, 112
East Duke Building, Box 90764, Durham, NC 27708-0764.
AC-INT. AA. EOE. WMA. (posted 11/15/99)
- Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies,
Rome. Two openings. Assistant/Associate Professors
for 2000-01; September through May. Candidates must have
good knowledge of Ancient Rome and Greek and Roman Italy,
be interested in teaching undergraduates, and be willing
to participate in a team-taught course combining
archaeology, history, topography, literature and
epigraphy. They also must be able to teach either
intermediate or advanced-level Greek or intermediate or
advanced-level Latin. The Managing Committee is
especially interested in candidates with extablished
careers for appointment to advanced assistant or
associate rank; we normally appoint one
assistant/associate professor whose interests are
primarily archaeological and one whose interests are
primarily philological.
One opening: Teaching Assistant for 2000-1: September
through May. Candidates must have good knowledge of
Ancient Rome and Greek and Roman Italy, be interested in
teaching undergraduates, and be willing to participate in
a team-taught course combining archaeology, history,
topography, literature and epigraphy. They also must be
able to teach either intermediate or advanced-level Greek
or intermediate or advanced-level Latin. T.A. candidates
are usually at the A.B.D. stage of their graduate
work.
Letters detailing specific qualifications, a curriculum
vitae, and two letters of recommendation, should be sent
to Kurt Olausen, Assistant Director, Office of Study
Abroad, Duke University, 121 Allen Building, Box 90057,
Durham, NC 27708-0057. Candidates should submit all
application materials to arrive on or before October 26,
1999. Interviews will be scheduled at the APA/AIA Annual
Meeting in Dallas, TX in December 1999.
The Intercollegiate Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications
from women and members of minority groups.
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE -- OLYMPIA,
WA
Faculty Opening: The Evergreen State College seeks broadly
trained faculty interested in teaching in a public liberal
arts institution emphasizing interdisciplinary study and
team-teaching. "Regular" positions typically involve initial
3-year term contracts, rotation between specialized and
general education courses, eligibility for permanent
appointment after 3-6 years of full-time Evergreen teaching.
All Faculty help students develop effective writing.
Classical Studies. We seek a broadly trained classicist,
specialization open. We invite applications from candidates
trained in any department that allows an emphasis in the
Classical World (History, Philosophy, Comparative
Literature, Classics, etc.) In addition to teaching his or
her specialty, the candidate must have strong interest in
teaching classics (in translation), from the beginning to
the advanced level, in Evergreen's interdisciplinary,
team-taught programs. Candidates should be prepared to teach
Greek and Latin and demonstrate strengths in one or more of
the following: history of the Greco-Roman world including
the Near East, religion, mythology, classical literature,
and philosophy. A background in Greek philosophy is
particularly desirable. MA required; Ph.D. strongly
preferred. Review begins November 29, 1999 and continues
until finalists selected. The College reserves the right to
extend searches or not offer positions advertised. All
position offers are contingent on funding. Further
information about Evergreen is available at http://www.evergreen.edu.
Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the
hiring process by contacting the Hiring Coordinator. For
required application procedures, write Faculty Hiring
Coordinator, TESC, Olympia, WA 98505; e-mail: blodgetd@elwha.evergreen.edu.
(9/20/99)
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (2 Positions) --
TALLAHASSEE, FL
- The Department of Classics at The Florida State
University seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in
Classics (tenure-track) who specializes in Greek or Latin
poetry. This is a definite position that will begin in
August 2000. The normal teaching load at FSU is four
courses per year, some of which are typically at the
graduate level but one of which should be an
undergraduate course with broad appeal to non-majors.
More information regarding the program at FSU can be
gotten by visiting our website at www.fsu.edu/~classics.
Applicants should send the usual dossier, including three
letters of recommendation and a writing sample (a
dissertation chapter or an article); they should indicate
whether or not they will attend the annual meeting, and
they should make clear in their correspondence how they
can best be reached, especially during the month of
December. Finalists will be interviewed at the annual
meeting in Dallas. Applicants for last year's unfilled
junior position may, if they prefer, simply update their
files (they should indicate this in their cover letters).
Applications should be directed to Jeff Tatum, Department
of Classics, Dodd Hall, Florida State University,
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1510. All applications must be
postmarked by December 1st. FSU is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages applications from women and
minorities.
The Department of Classics at The Florida State
University seeks to make a senior appointment at the
level of associate or full professor for the academic
year commencing in August 2000. The salary will be
negotiable and will be commensurate with an applicant's
experience and standing. The normal teaching load is four
courses per year, some of which are typically at the
graduate level but one of which should be an
undergraduate course with broad appeal to non-majors. In
making this appointment, the Department will seek to find
the individual who is best able to advance its mission in
teaching and in research. Consequently, the Department is
as willing to bolster its existing strengths as it is to
correct its current deficiencies. More information
regarding the program at FSU can be gotten by visiting
our website at www.fsu.edu/~classics. Applicants need
send only a letter of inquiry and a current c.v. If
further particulars are required, they will be requested.
All applications will be handled with discretion and with
dispatch. All applications must be postmarked by December
1st. The Department will not interview applicants for
this position at the annual meeting; instead, finalists
will be invited to visit the campus. Applications should
be directed to Jeff Tatum, Department of Classics, Dodd
Hall, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
32306-1510. FSU is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from women and minorities.
(posted 9/20/99)
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY-BRONX, NY
The Department of Classics has been authorized to make a
one-year visiting appointment at the assistant professor
level, with no possibility of renewal, beginning September
2000. The teaching load is three courses a semester. The
area of specialization is open; the candidate will teach
undergraduate Greek and/or Latin, undergraduate courses in
translation (possibilities are women in antiquity, classical
mythology, ancient history, ancient ethics) and possibly a
graduate course in Latin poetry or on a topic in cultural
studies. Salary competitive. Applicants should send letter
of interest, CV and dossier with three letters of
recommendation to Professor Sarah Peirce, Chair, Department
of Classics, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458, to arrive
no later than March 20, 2000. AA/EOE (2/15/00)
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE --
LANCASTER, PA
Franklin and Marshall invites applicants for a
non-renewable, two-year sabbatical-replacement position for
the academic years 2000-01 and 2001-02. Applicants holding
the Ph.D. will be preferred; ABD's will be considered. The
College seeks a classical archaeologist/ancient historian
qualified to teach introductory and advanced courses in (1)
Greek and Roman archaeology, (2) Greek and Roman history;
and (3) either Greek or Latin language at the intermediate
or advanced level. Send only a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Ann
Steiner, Search Committee Chairperson, Department of
Classics, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
17604-3003. Deadline for receipt of materials is November 5,
1999. Please include e-mail address if possible. An
Affirmative Action employer, Franklin and Marshall is
committed to cultural pluralism through the hiring of
minorities and women. (posted 9/20/99)
FURMAN UNIVERSITY - Greenville, SC
DEFINITE POSITION. The Department of Classics invites
applications for a one-year sabbatical
replacement position for the 2000-2001 academic year. A
Ph.D. in Classics is preferred. Specialty open. We seek a
generalist able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels. A
strong commitment to undergraduate education is required.
Deadline determined by postmark is Dec. 6, 1999. Interviews
will be conducted at the APA meeting in Dallas. Please send
cover letter, CV, and dossier including three letters of
recommendation to Prof. Anne Leen, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Classics, Furman University, Greenville SC
29613; 864/294-3667; anne.leen@furman.edu.
Furman University is a private, co-educational, primarily
undergraduate liberal arts institution enrolling
approximately 2,600. Located in Greenville, South Carolina
on a 750-acre campus, the university employs approximately
225 faculty and 500 staff and is nationally acclaimed for
its academic excellence, engaged learning program, and
campus beauty. Furman is an AA/ EEO employer. The department
invites applications from women and minorities. For more
information about the university, visit Furman's homepage at
www.furman.edu.
(posted 11/15/99)
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON,
DC
The Classics Department of Georgetown University invites
applications for an approved, non tenure-track, 2-year
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in
August, 2000. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand, with
research interests in Latin literature and demonstrated
teaching ability. They should expect to teach undergraduate
courses in Latin and Greek at all levels, as well as
classical literature courses in translation. Please send a
letter of application, dossier (including 3 letters of
recommendation), and a brief writing sample by December 1,
1999, to: Joseph F. O'Connor, Chair, Classics Department,
Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057. Georgetown
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. (posted 10/14/99)
HARVARD UNIVERSITY -- CAMBRIDGE,
MA
- (new 12/20/99) ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR IN MODERN GREEK. The Department of the Classics
at Harvard University seeks candidates for an Assistant
Professor with competence in modern Greek language,
literature, and culture. The appointment, which will be
for an initial term of three years (with the possibility
of renewal and the further possibility of promotion,
including to tenure), will start in July, 2000.
Candidates must have general competence in Greek language
and literature from the medieval through the contemporary
period, and will be expected to teach Modern Greek at all
levels to both undergraduate and graduate students. May
include some administrative duties. Completion of the
Ph.D. prior to appointment is a requirement. Harvard
University is able to offer an attractive package of
salary and benefits, including research support.
Applications and dossier, including resumes, should be
sent by February 1, 2000 to: Professor John Duffy,
Department of the Classics, Boylston Hall, Cambridge, MA
02138. Harvard is an Affirmative Action/ Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University welcomes
applications from members of minority groups and
women.
- Assistant Professor in Classics - The Department of
the Classics at Harvard University has been authorized to
recommend appointment of an Assistant Professor for a
term of three years, with the possibility of renewal and
the further possibility of promotion, including to
tenure. Candidates should be able to teach Latin and
Greek at all levels to both undergraduate and graduate
students. It is hoped that the successful candidate will
be a specialist in Latin language and literature, and
Roman culture and society. Completion of the Ph.D. prior
to appointment is a requirement. Harvard University is
able to offer an attractive package of salary and
benefits, including research support. Applications and
dossiers, including resumes, should be sent by November
1, 1999, to: Professor Gregory Nagy, Chair, Department of
the Classics, Boylston Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. The University welcomes applications from
minority and women candidates. (posted
9/20/99)
HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS -
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Archaeological Exploration of Sardis; Expedition
Administrator. The Archaeological Exploration of Sardis (in
Turkey) seeks an Administrator for the Harvard University
headquarters of administration, archives and publication.
Reports to Expedition Directors and Director of the Harvard
University Art Museums. Prepares field season permit
application according to Turkish Government regulations for
archaeological research. Manages administrative and
publication staff, office, equipment and archives. In
consultation with Field Director, prepares budgets and
forecasts, monitors accounts, recommends investments and
prepares financial reports and annual field
seasonarrangements. Integrates field records to archives.
Develops grant proposals, corresponds with donors. Arranges
for publicity events. May participate in field season in
Turkey.
Required Education, Experience and Skills: M.A in Classical
or Near Eastern art/archaeology or related field preferred;
3-5 years' office management experience; financial
management experience or demonstrated aptitude; computer
proficiency; facility with legacy systems & software;
excellent organizational, interpersonal, analytical and
writing skills; ability to work well with different
constituencies and advocate for the Expedition; effective
consultation and facilitation skills using various means of
communication.
Must have a professional ethic of commitment,
responsibility, and conscientiousness; resourcefulness and
initiative; and an upbeat attitude in routine as well as
unfamiliar situations. PREFERRED APPLICATION RECEIPT BY
OCTOBER 29, 1999.
To apply on line go to: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=3376.
To apply by mail, send resume and cover letter to: Harvard
University, Resume Processing Center, Requisition #2861, 11
Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (posted 10/14/99)
THE
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY -- WASHINGTON, DC
The Department of Classical and Semitic Languages and
Literatures at the George Washington University invites
applications for a full-time, non tenure-track position in
ancient history under 3-year contract (renewable) at the
rank of assistant professor, to begin in AY 2000-01. The
candidate is expected to teach 3 courses per semester. These
courses must include the history and civilization of Greece,
Rome, the Near East and Egypt. Depending upon candidate's
qualifications, other courses may include Mediterranean and
ancient Near Eastern archaeology or Greek or Latin Language.
Required: Ph.D. in appropriate field awarded by June 2000;
sound training in historical methodology; mastery of at
least one relevant ancient language; demonstrated teaching
ability. Expected starting salary: mid $40s. Send letter of
application, dossier including three letters of reference
(especially addressing teaching experience), and a
publication or writing sample to: Prof. Elizabeth A. Fisher,
Phillips 345, The George Washington University, Washington,
DC 20052. Phone: 202-994-6125. Review of applications will
begin November 15th and will continue until the position is
filled. The George Washington University is an Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; applications from
qualifiedwomen and minorities are especially encouraged.
(Posted 8/18/99)
HANOVER COLLEGE -- HANOVER, IN
Hanover College invites applications for an approved tenure
track position in Latin language and literature. A completed
Ph.D. by August 2000 is strongly preferred. Evidence of
excellent teaching is required. Responsibilities include
teaching courses in introductory and upper level Latin,
Roman history, and Latin literature in translation.
Candidates should be willing to help lay the foundation for
a developing classical studies program. Send letter of
application, vita, transcripts, and 3 reference letters to
Dr. Kate Johnson, Classical Studies Search Committee, c/o
Christine Wilcox, Hanover College, P.O. Box 108, Hanover, IN
47243-0108. Review of applications begins January 1, 2000.
EOE (posted 9/20/99)
Harvard University-Cambridge, MA
Assistant Professor in Classical Archaeology. The
Departments of the Classics and History of Art and
Architecture at Harvard University have been authorized to
make a joint appointment in Classical Archaeology, Art, and
Architecture. The appointment will be at the Assistant
Professor level for an initial term of three years, with the
possibility of renewal, and will start in July 2001. In
addition to scholars of Greek and Roman art and archaeology,
specialists in the fields of Etruscan civilization, Late
Antiquity, and the Aegean Bronze Age are invited to apply.
Candidates must have general competence in classical art and
cultures, including languages appropriate to their area of
specialty, and will be expected to teach and advise at the
undergraduate and graduate level. Completion of the Ph.D.
prior to the appointment is a requirement. Harvard
University is able to offer an attractive package of salary
and benefits, including research support.
Applications and dossiers, including curriculum vitae,
three letters of recommendation, and samples of original
research, should be sent to: Professor Gloria Ferrari
Pinney, Chair of the Search Committee, Harvard University,
Department of the Classics, Boylston Hall, Cambridge, MA
02138. Review of applications will begin on November 15,
2000. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University welcomes applications
from minority and women candidates
HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH
COLLEGES-GENEVA, NEW YORK
The Department of Classics at Hobart and William Smith
Colleges invites applications for a one-year replacement
position to begin in July, 2000, with possible renewal for a
second year. Candidates should possess the Ph.D. in Classics
with competence and willingness to teach courses in Greek
and Latin language as well as courses in English
translation. Courses for 2000-2001 include Beginning Greek I
and II, Beginning/Intermediate Latin, Classical Epic (in
Translation), and either Intermediate/Advanced Greek or
Latin (Plato or Ovid). A commitment both to lively
undergraduate teaching and to scholarship is assumed. Salary
is competitive. Located in the Finger Lakes region of
upstate New York, Hobart College for men and William Smith
College for women are selective, co-ordinate liberal arts
colleges with a commitment to interdisciplinary education.
The Colleges strongly encourage applications from all
qualified individuals, and especially from women,
minorities, and other under-represented groups. The
Department will begin reviewing applications as they are
received. Please send letters of application (including CV,
three letters of recommendation, and a description of
research and teaching interests) to: Paula Winsor Sage,
Chair, Department of Classics, Hobart and William Smith
Colleges, Geneva, New York, 14456. (May 2000)
Iowa State University-Ames, IA
Adjunct Instructor or Assistant Professor in Classical
Studies. Initial two-year appointment, non-tenure-track, to
replace the teaching of a program member who holds an
administrative position. If the replaced person is on leave
in the third year, this position may be extended for an
additional year. Successful applicant must teach a full
range of courses in both Latin and Greek, as well as courses
in translation; in particular, this appointment requires
teaching Women in Antiquity each Spring, a
lecture/discussion course that is cross-listed with Women's
Studies. Course load: 6 courses per year. Evidence of
successful, stand-alone teaching experience is required.
Ph.D. or ABD by May 2000. [ABD: Instructor; PhD:
Assistant Professor.] Starting date: August 20, 2000.
Salary is commensurate with the rank of appointment and the
scale for such positions in Foreign Languages &
Literatures. Position is contingent upon final budgetary
approval.
Applicants should submit a complete dossier, including
curriculum vitae and letters of reference, no later than
March 18, 2000. Screening will begin immediately after that
date, and incomplete dossiers will not be considered.
Finalists will be interviewed by telephone; members of the
program faculty may be available to discuss the position at
CAMWS in April. Send all materials to: Search Committee for
Classics, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures,
300 Pearson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames IA
50011-2205.
Iowa State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women, minorities, and other protected classes are
strongly encouraged to apply.
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY --
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Ancient History. Approved tenure track position at the level
of assistant professor in Ancient History and Classical
Studies. Ph.D. (preferably in history) should be in hand at
beginning of appointment. Successful candidate will
contribute to three interdisciplinary programs: History,
Classical Studies, and General Education. Must possess a
broad competence in ancient history and the ability to teach
Latin. Specialization in Roman History and ability to teach
in at least two of the following: Medieval Europe, Ancient
Near East, Greece, Egypt, and Mediterranean Archaeology. IWU
is a highly selective liberal arts college of approximately
2000 undergraduates, located two hours south of Chicago.
Send letter of application, c.v., and three letters of
recommendation, along with a sample syllabus to: Professor
Michael Weis, Chair, Dept. of History, Illinois Wesleyan
University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900.
Review of applications begins December 1. For further
information, see the IWU jobs web page at http://www.iwu.edu/~iwujobs.
(posted 9/20/99)
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Art historian, Indiana University: ancient art, Roman
preferred. Assistant Professor, tenure track, to start fall
2000. Ph.D., teaching experience, and evidence of potential
for outstanding scholarly accomplishment are required.
Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
in the history of ancient art, and the first half of Western
art survey on a rotating basis. Two courses per semester;
salary and benefits highly competitive. Indiana University
is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
Deadline January 1, 2000. Send letter of application, CV,
three letters of reference, and a sample of written work to:
Chair, Ancient Art History Search, Department of the History
of Art, School of Fine Arts, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN 47405. FAX: (812) 855-9556. (posted
11/15/99)
Iowa State University-Ames, IA
Instructor or Assistant Professor in Classical Studies.
One-year appointment, non-tenure-track. Successful applicant
must teach a full range of courses in both Latin and Greek,
as well as courses in translation. Course load: 6 courses
per year. Evidence of successful, stand-alone teaching
experience is required. Ph.D. or ABD by May 2000. [ABD:
Instructor; Ph.D.: Assistant Professor.] Starting date:
August 16, 2000. Salary is commensurate with the rank of
appointment and the scale for such positions in Foreign
Languages & Literatures. Position is contingent upon
final budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit a complete dossier, including
curriculum vitae and letters of reference, no later than
April 21, 2000. Screening will begin immediately after that
date, and incomplete dossiers will not be considered.
Finalists will be interviewed by telephone; members of the
program faculty may be available to discuss the position at
CAMWS in April. Send all materials to: Search Committee for
Classics, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures,
300 Pearson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
50011-2205.
This is a second position, and is different from the adjunct
position recently advertised. Those who applied for that
position and wish to be considered for the new position need
not re-submit credentials, but should submit a second cover
letter expressing interest and qualifications. Previous
applicants will not automatically be considered.
Iowa State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women, minorities, and other protected classes are
strongly encouraged to apply
.
Johns Hopkins University - BALTIMORE,
MD
- Visiting Assistant Professor, one-year sabbatical
replacement, 2000-2001. Teach graduate and undergraduate
Latin, and translation course in Roman culture. Ph.D. in
hand, teaching experience, and evidence of active
research in Latin/Roman studies. Send letter of
application, CV, and dossier or three letters of
recommendation by March 15, 2000 to: Search Committee,
Department of Classics, Johns Hopkins University, 130
Gilman Hall, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21218, USA. Candidates from 1999 may reactivate their
applications with a letter of interest and updated CV.
Johns Hopkins is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer and actively encourages interest from women and
minorities. (2/15/00)
- The Department of Classics has been authorized to
make available the position of Visiting Assistant
Professor of Classics, Spring Semester 2000 (starting
January 24). Teach three lower level language courses
(Beginning & Intermediate Latin, Intermediate Greek)
and contribute to the intellectual life of the
department. Recent Ph.D. preferred; successful language
teaching experience essential. Salary: $15,000. Send
curriculum vitae and letter of application detailing
teaching experience to: Alan Shapiro, Chair, Department
of Classics, Johns Hopkins University, 130 Gilman Hall,
3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.
Application deadline: December 1, 1999. Johns Hopkins
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and actively encourages interest from minorities
and women. (posted 11/15/99)
KING'S COLLEGE-LONDON, ENGLAND (3
Positions)
School of Humanities-Department of Classics. Three fixed
term Lectureships. Applications are invited for the
following three posts:
· Three-year Lectureship in Classics
· Two-year Lectureship in Classics
· Nine-month Lectureship in Classics.
The successful applicants will be expected to take up their
posts between 1 and 27 September 2000.
All applicants should have a Ph.D. in the appropriate field
(or be close to submission of their thesis), competence in
both ancient Greek and Latin, and some experience of
teaching undergraduates. They will be required to offer a
range of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level,
and to be active in research.
Applicants should have a broad general interest in Greek and
Latin literature, and more specifically qualifications as
follows:
· for the three-year lectureship: any area of ancient
Greek language and literature
· for the two-year lectureship: Byzantine language and
literature
· for the nine-month lectureship: any area of ancient
Latin language and literature
The appointments will be made on the Lecturer 'A 'scale, up
to £22,003 for the 3-year post, and up to £20,319
for the two-year and nine-month posts (including £2,134
London Allowance), pro-rata for the nine-month post. Further
particulars are available on the Classics Department website
on www.kcl.ac.uk/classics.
For a hard copy of the details and an application form,
please contact Hillia Holland (Mrs), Personnel Manager,
King's College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS. E-mail:
hillia.holland@kcl.ac.uk.
Applications, including the names and addresses of two
referees, should be sent to the Personnel Manager by Friday
31 March 2000 at the latest. It is expected that interviews
will take place in the week of 8 May. Promoting excellence
in teaching, learning, and research. Equality of opportunity
is College policy.
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE - KALAMAZOO,
MI
- CLASSICS. Kalamazoo College seeks a general
classicist for a full-time, tenure track position to
begin fall of 2000. Ph.D. (or evidence of imminent
completion) required; teaching experience preferred.
Salary competitive and consistent with level of
experience. Responsibilities include teaching two courses
for each of three quarters and providing students with a
reasonable amount of help outside the classroom. Courses
will consist of Greek and/or Latin language classes and
classical civilization classes. Hellenists with interests
in tragedy, ancient religion and/or women in antiquity
will be given closest consideration. Candidates are
expected to have a high aptitude and interest in
undergraduate teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts,
and a desire to involve undergraduates in scholarship
both inside and outside the classroom. Completed
applications received by December 1, 1999 will receive
full consideration, with later applications reviewed as
needed until the position is filled. Interviews will be
conducted at APA meeting in Dallas. Send curriculum vitae
(including a description of scholarly interests),
transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), a detailed
statement of teaching philosophy and goals, and three
letters of recommendation to Dr. Peter L. Corrigan,
Chair, Classics Search, Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy
Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295. Kalamazoo College
encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural
diversity of the College to apply and identify themselves
if they wish. EOE. (posted 10/14/99)
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (2 Positions)
- BATON ROUGE, LA
- (One to three positions)
Anticipated INSTRUCTOR (Classics/one to three
positions) Foreign Languages and Literatures. Required
qualifications: Master's degree in Classics, Latin or
related field; strong commitment to undergraduate
teaching. Additional Qualifications Desired: experience
in undergraduate teaching. Responsibilities: teach
elementary and intermediate Latin and perform duties as
assigned. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Application deadline is April 29, 2000,
or until candidates are selected. Submit letter of
application, resume, and teaching evaluations to: Emily
E. Batinski, Chair, Foreign Languages and Literatures,
222 Prescott Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA 70803. AA/EOE. (new 4/14)
- Assistant Professor - (Classics) Foreign Languages
and Literature. Two assistant professor, tenure track,
positions are available beginning August, 2000. Ph.D. in
Classics or related field is required; area of
specialization is open. Strong commitment to research and
undergraduate teaching is required. Prior experience
teaching in Honors/Humanities or Comparative Literature
programs is desirable. Responsibilities: teaching,
research, and service. Application deadline is November
20, 1999, or until candidate is selected. ABD candidates
are welcome to apply, but title and salary will depend
upon Ph.D. status at time of appointment. Submit three
letters of reference and a curriculum vitae to: Emily E.
Batinski, Chair Foreign Languages and Literatures, 222
Prescott Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
LA 70803. Telephone: (225) 388-6616. E-mail: slbati@lsu.edu.
LSU is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.
(posted 10/14/99)
MACALESTER COLLEGE -- ST. PAUL, MN
Assistant Professor of Classics - The Classics Department at
Macalester College is seeking to fill a full time tenure
track position. The appointment will be made at the
Assistant Professor rank. Macalester's Classics department
is an active and growing department with a reputation for
good teaching and scholarship. The ideal candidate will be
able to demonstrate strengths in both of these vital areas.
The department requires a generalist who can teach
both Greek and Latin languages, and have experience or
background in Greek and Roman literature and history
courses. The candidate's specialization and teaching
interest may be open, but a demonstrated interest in any of
the major textual traditions of the Greek or Roman world
with additional interest in the material culture,
architecture, art or iconography of the Greco-Roman world is
desirable. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to
one or more of several interdisciplinary programs at the
College such as Women and Gender Studies, Humanities and
Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Legal or Urban
Studies. The candidate will also help coordinate the
department's January in Rome program. Macalester
College is a nationally ranked liberal arts college located
in a culturally rich and diverse metropolitan area. The
College has a strong commitment to diversity,
internationalism, and student-faculty research. Macalester
is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Send C.V., letters of recommendation,
appropriate publications and other relevant material to:
Classics Dept. Search, c/o Andrew Overman, Macalester
College, 1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 Review of
applications will begin after Nov. 1, 1999. (posted
9/20/99)
MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE (2 Positions) -
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
The Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion at Mary
Washington College invites applications for two positions in
Classics, both beginning August 2000.
- A tenure-track assistant professorship. Applicants
must have the Ph.D. in hand by June 2000 and evidence of
excellence in teaching. Strong, growing department in a
selective liberal arts college seeks a colleague with
broad interests and preparation in Latin language and
literature who is prepared to teach a 4/4 load, to
sustain active research, and to complement the
department's existing strengths in archaeology, Greek
philosophy and ancient religion. Applicants must be able
to teach all levels of both Greek and Latin, and should
be interested in teaching courses in translation on such
topics as classical civilization, classical mythology in
art and literature, Greek tragedy, ancient epic, ancient
comedy, and women in antiquity. Candidates with research
and teaching interests in one or more of the following
are especially welcome: Latin authors, Roman law, and
Roman philosophical thought. Send letter of application,
graduate school transcript, vita, three letters of
recommendation, a sample of scholarly writing, and a
statement of availability for interview at the Dallas APA
meeting, to be received by November 29, 1999 by 5:00 p.m.
Postmarks will not be honored.
- A possible one-year position. Same qualifications and
teaching duties as above, research interests open. Send
letter of application, graduate school transcripts, vita,
three letters of recommendation, a sample of scholarly
writing, and a statement of availability for interview at
the Dallas APA meeting, to be received by November 29,
1999 by 5:00 p.m. Postmarks will not be honored.
Address applications, indicating which position(s) to be
considered for, to Office of Human Resources, Dr. Craig
Vasey, Chair, Department of Classics, Philosophy, and
Religion; Mary Washington College; 1301 College Avenue, Box
615, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; questions may be addressed to
Ms. C. Toomey (540) 654-1023; ctoomey@mwc.edu.
Visit our web site: http://departments.mwc.edu/clpr/www.
Mary Washington College is a public undergraduate
coeducational institution located 50 miles south of
Washington, DC. Mary Washington College is deeply committed
to affirmative action and strongly encourages minorities and
women to apply. (revised 10/26/99)
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY -
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Ancient History, Assistant Professor, tenure track. MIT
History expects to make a tenure track appointment in
ancient history. Applications for all subfields of Greek and
Roman History will be considered. Candidates must have or be
near completion of the Ph. D., show promise of a
distinguished career as scholars and teachers. Applicants
should send a letter of application, c.v., and should
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by
November 1, 1999 to Professor John Dower, Chair, Ancient
History Search Committee, MIT, E51-285, 77 Massachusetts
Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307. MIT is an AA/EOE
employer.
Miami University - Oxford, Oh
Miami University's Classics Department (http://MiaVX1.MUOhio.Edu/~CLSCWIS)
will have a one-year Assistant Professor position available
for the 2000-01 school year. Teaching assignment will be
three undergraduate courses per semester from a broad
spectrum of courses in Greek and Roman language, literature,
and civilization. Salary competitive. Send current CV with
two references to Stephen A. Nimis, Chair, Department of
Classics, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Deadline for
receipt of complete dossier is February 1, 2000. Members of
the department will be attending the APA Annual Meeting in
Dallas and would like to conduct preliminary interviews
during the convention. Applicants who will be available in
Dallas for interviews are therefore encouraged to email a
letter of interest to nimissa@muohio.edu
by Dec. 27, 1999. Miami University is an equal opportunity
employer. (posted 12/20/99)
MILLSAPS COLLEGE-JACKSON, MS
Millsaps College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of
Classical Studies for a one-year appointment to teach three
courses a semester in Latin, Greek, and interdisciplinary
humanities core courses on topics in the ancient and
pre-modern world. Duties begin August 2000 and continue
until mid-May 2001. The successful applicant may apply for a
tenure-track appointment in Classical Studies the following
academic year.
Millsaps College is a National Selective Liberal Arts
College founded by the United Methodist Church in 1890. It
hosts the only chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in the state of
Mississippi. The College occupies a beautiful 100-acre
residential campus in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi - a
growing metropolitan area of 400,000 that is the political,
financial, legal, medical, and cultural center of the state.
Enrollment is 1,400, with an annual operating budget in
excess of $30 million supported by an endowment of more than
$90 million. Millsaps College is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages applications from women and
minorities (Web site: www.Millsaps.edu).
Interested persons should send a letter of application,
curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to:
Catherine Freis, Chair, Department of Classical Studies,
Millsaps College, 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS
39210. Review of applicants will begin mid-June and continue
until the position is filled. ABD's will be considered.
Monmouth College-Monmouth, IL
Monmouth College is seeking a one-semester sabbatical
replacement in Classics, January to May, 2001. Ph.D. or ABD
preferred. 12 semester credit teaching load consisting of
Elementary Greek 102, Classical Mythology, Word Elements and
advanced reading courses in Latin and Greek.
Responsibilities include serving as advisor to an active
chapter of Eta Sigma Phi and participating in a variety of
other departmental activities. Send letter of application,
curriculum vitae and list of three professional references
with telephone numbers to: Mr. Michael McNall, Director of
Personnel, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway, Monmouth, IL
61462. Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is
committed to diversity and encourages applications from
women and minority candidates. Review of completed
applications will begin on August 1, 2000, and will continue
until the position is filled.
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (2 Positions)
-- UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ
- The Department of Classics and General Humanities
will appoint a tenure-track assistant professor to direct
the University's Center for Archaeological Studies and to
teach in the General Humanities program, to begin Sept.
1, 2000. The Center, an interdisciplinary research and
educational institute reporting to the Dean of Humanities
and Social Sciences, ties together
archaeologically-related activities of four academic
departments (Anthropology, Classics & General
Humanities, Earth & Environmental Studies, Art
History) and serves as the University's vehicle for
delivering a wide range of educational experiences, such
as field schools and workshops, to MSU students, to
students and teachers in New Jersey schools, and to the
public. The Director is expected to promote student
research and preparation for graduate study, including
assisting with placement in appropriate field
experiences; to carry on an active field program that
will act as a vehicle for student education; to engage in
grant writing and other fundraising on the Center's
behalf; and to develop a publication series. The
successful candidate must have a completed Ph.D. in
archaeology or an allied field (area of specialization
open, but he or she should be able to teach in the
academic programs of at least two of the four departments
named above); at least two years of full-time teaching
experience; a well-developed program of scholarly
research; and an interdisciplinary background which
includes both anthropological and "classical"
perspectives on archaeology as well as the broader
intellectual ties between archaeology and other
humanities and social science disciplines. For further
information on the Center and the department please visit
these web sites: http://www.chss.montclair.edu/archaeology/
and www.shss.montclair.edu/classics/classics.html.
Send cover letter and cv to Timothy Renner, Dept. of
Classics & General Humanities, Montclair State
University, Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 (rennert@mail.montclair.edu)
by October 30, 1999. MSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
updated: The Department of Classics and General
Humanities has been authorized to hire an Instructor or
Assistant Professor in a one-year position beginning
September 1, 2000 to teach elementary Latin and courses
such as Mythology, General Humanities I (Ancient and
Medieval), Honors Great Books and Ideas, and Classicism
and American Culture. ABD and two years of teaching
experience with documented excellence in the classroom
required; Ph.D. preferred. This is an update of the
announcement which we placed in the October issue of
Positions. We will be interviewing selected candidates in
Dallas. For further information on the department see
http://www.shss.montclair.edu/classics/classics.html.
Send cv and letter of application by December 1, 1999 to
Timothy Renner, Dept. of Classics & General
Humanities, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair,
NJ 07043 ((rennert@mail.montclair.edu).
MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
institution. Note: In the fall of 2000, we expect to
begin a search to fill this position at the tenure-track
Assistant Professor level for September 2001 with a
person who has special expertise in Latin and Greek
linguistics, language teaching methodology, and
teacher-preparation; who can contribute to the
department's extensive humanities and classical studies
programs as well as its ongoing outreach to Latin and
related programs in New Jersey high schools; and who can
serve as the coordinator of elementary Latin and Greek
teaching. As we seek to fill the currently-advertised
one-year position, therefore, we will look particularly
for outstanding candidates with these special
qualifications who would be appropriate for the
tenure-track position in the following year. MSU is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
M ount Allison
University-Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada
The Crake Doctoral Fellowship. The Crake Foundation and
the Department of Classics at Mount Allison University are
pleased to announce the Crake Doctoral Fellowship in
Classics for the academic year 2000-2001.
The Crake Fellowship is non-renewable, open to Canadian
citizens and permanent residents who at the time of taking
up the fellowship have completed all course and residential
requirements for the Doctorate in Classics, passed all
preliminary examinations and completed the research for the
thesis, and who can reasonably be expected to finish the
doctorate during the year of the fellowship.
The holder will be asked to teach one course in each of the
Fall and Winter terms, give a public lecture, and be in
Sackville from September to May.
In 2000-2001 the holder of the Crake Fellowship will receive
$18,000, with an allowance of up to $2,500 to cover moving
and other research-associated expenses.
Applications for the Crake Fellowship should include
official transcripts and three letters of reference. The
thesis supervisor should be asked to write concerning the
subject of the thesis and the expected date for its final
submission. Applicants should also send a statement
regarding the
progress of their doctoral studies, including their schedule
for completion, and a 1-2 page synopsis of their thesis.
Completed applications should be sent to: Dr. Ivan Cohen,
Head, Department of Classics, Mount Allison University, 63D
York Street, Sackville, N. B. E4L 1G9. The deadline for
receipt of applications is March 1, 2000.
We welcome applications from all qualified women and men,
including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and
members of visible minorities.
NEW COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH
FLORIDA - SARASOTA, FL
Assistant Professor of Latin Language and Literature.
New College of the University of South Florida, an
innovative honors college, invites applications for an
approved tenure-track position to begin August 2000.
Successful applicant will work closely with Hellenist
colleague to offer a comprehensive program in Classical
studies that will interest a broad spectrum of liberal arts
students. Teaching load of four courses per year, plus
supervision of tutorials, independent study projects, and
senior theses. Teaching responsibilities include all levels
of Latin language, Latin literature in the original and in
translation, ancient history, and Roman civilization.
Candidate should have a strong interest in teaching Latin
language and literature, and a research specialization in
some area of Latin literary study. Candidates should show
evidence of scholarship, demonstrated commitment to language
teaching, and an interest in creative interdisciplinary work
with other faculty. Ph.D. in hand or dissertation completed
by date of appointment. Salary competitive. Send curriculum
vitae, letter of application, dossier with three letters of
reference, and description of three proposed courses to Dr.
Stephen Miles, Chair, Search Committee, Division of
Humanities, New College of USF, 5700 North Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota, FL 34243-2197. Deadline: December 1, 1999. New
College of USF is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access institution. According to
Florida law, applications and meetings regarding
applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants
who need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate
in the selection process must notify the chair of the
committee five (5) days in advance at (941) 359-4360.
(posted 10/14/99)
NEW COLLEGE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY)-OXFORD,
ENGLAND
Official Fellowship in Classics. The College proposes to
elect, if a suitable candidate applies, a Fellow and Tutor
in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature with effect from
1 October 2000. The Fellowship is associated with a titular
University Lecturership, which the University may at a later
date convert into a stipendiary post; meanwhile the College
will pay the full stipend. The College and University
encourage applications from those interested in any aspects
of Classical Literature and Languages. (The Faculty has some
preference for candidates with expertise in the following:
Latin Literature and Literary Theory and its applications to
classical studies.)
Application forms and further particulars are available from
the Senior Tutor, New College, Oxford OX1 3BN, U.K. The
closing date for receipt of applications is 11 February
2000. Telephone: (01865) 279596; Fax: (01865) 279590;
E-mail: tuition@new.ox.ac.uk.
The College in an equal opportunities employer.
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - EVANSTON, IL
(new May 2000) Visiting Assistant Professor. The
Department of Classics seeks applications for a two-year
non-tenure-track non-renewable position, starting September
2000. We are looking for candidates with strong research
interests and demonstrated pedagogic excellence who will be
able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels. Candidates
should have a Ph.D. or ABD (an ABD will be offered the title
of Lecturer.) Send a letter of application, CV, teaching
evaluations, three letters of recommendation, and a brief
writing sample to Professor Ahuvia Kahane, Department of
Classics, Northwestern University, 18 Kresge Hall, 1859
Sheridan Rd, Evanston IL 60208-2200. Telephone: (847)
491-7598; Fax (847) 491-7598; E-mail:
s-benjamin2@northwestern.edu. Materials completely filed by
June 5 will receive fullest consideration. Applications will
be reviewed until position is filled. Women and minorities
are especially encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
Department of Classics, Northwestern University - Mellon
Postdoctoral Fellowship 2000-2002
The Department of Classics at Northwestern University
invites applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow. The
area of specialization is open. The appointment is from
September 2000, for a period of two years, nonrenewable.
We are seeking candidates with strong research potential and
excellent teaching abilities. The Mellon Fellow will be
assigned half the number of formal courses annually expected
of regular faculty members, allowing more time for the
pursuit of independent research. The Fellow will be expected
to attend departmental colloquia, and to present one
colloquium each year.
Fellows may also take part in the activities of
Northwestern's Center for the Humanities and other
Northwestern research centers. Salary - competitive, with
additional funding for professional travel, computer
support, etc. We welcome applications from women and members
of minority
groups. AA/EOE.
Applications, including a letter of application, a
curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing not longer
than 15 pages, a brief research proposal, teaching record,
and three letters of reference should be submitted to
Professor Robert Wallace, Chair, Mellon Search Committee,
Department of Classics, Northwestern University, Kresge
Hall, 1859 Sheridan Hall, Evanston, IL 60208-2200, tel.
847/491-7597; fax 847/491-7598; email: s-benjamin2@nwu.edu.
The deadline for applications is December 10, 1999.
Oberlin College - Oberlin, OH
Oberlin College seeks a Classicist able to teach in the
general area of Classical Civilization, including Greek and
Latin language courses at all undergraduate levels. This is
a full-time, one-year position for the academic year
2000-2001 only. PhD in hand or expected. Expertise in Greek
and Latin literature expected. Expertise in ancient social
history also desirable. Successful teaching at the college
level preferred. Send letter of application, vita, graduate
transcripts, and three letters of reference by January 31,
2000, to James J. Helm, Chair, Department of Classics,
Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074. Equal Opportunity
Employer. (posted 12/20/99)
OHIO
STATE UNIVERSITY -- COLUMBUS, OHIO
- The Department of Greek and Latin is seeking
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor in modern Greek literature and
culture, beginning September 2000. The successful
candidate must have a Ph.D. or be able to assure its
completion by August 30, 2000. Promise in teaching and
scholarship is essential, and evidence of accomplishment
in both is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will
include a variety of undergraduate courses in language,
literature, and culture, as well as graduate courses. The
successful candidate will be expected to complement the
existing strengths of the Modern Greek Program. Expertise
in one or more of the following areas is required:
diaspora studies, comparative literature, folklore,
critical theory, or cultural studies. The deadli
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