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WELCOME TO THE 2009-10 PLACEMENT SERVICE SEASON - March 2010
Previous listings for 2009-10 (through December 2009)
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, apaclassics@sas.upenn.edu / 215-573-7874.
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY S.U.N.Y – BINGHAMTON, NY
Beginning Fall 2010, Visiting Assistant Professor in Classics (Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies) and Medieval Studies, two years, possibility of renewal. We primarily seek a broadly trained classicist/medievalist to teach Latin all levels. Additional coursework will likely include: lecture course in classical and/or late antique studies; interdisciplinary, introductory course in medieval-early modern studies; graduate seminar in palaeography, codicology, or similar. Preference to those possessing teaching competence in ancient Greek (all levels). Scholarly interests complementing teaching needs. The successful candidate will teach 3/3 load. This position entails affiliation with, and participation in, BU’s Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CEMERS). No other departmental or service-related responsibilities. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Position approved for funding by the University administration. Evidence of a viable scholarly program definite plus. No particular scholarly specialization, but primary and secondary expertise distributed between literary-cultural production of classical/late antique Roman world and Latin Middle Ages. Especially desirable: interdisciplinary foci, interest in material culture, teaching engaging students, all levels, undergraduate and graduate. Degree in hand by commencement of appointment. Online submission of application materials. Submit a letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness via Interview Exchange http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=17810, standard PC/Mac-readable formats (e.g., word doc, pdf) only. Send three letters of recommendation to: Andrew Scholtz, Search Committee Chair, Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies, PO Box 6000, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY 13902. ascholtz@binghamton.edu, telephone 607-777-3820. Receipt deadline: 30 April 2010. Expect electronic acknowledgment of receipt. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE – IRVINE, CA
DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY
Greek and Roman art and archaeology. Lecturer, to begin July 1, 2010. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. One-year replacement appointment with possibility of reappointment. Teach a range of courses on ancient Mediterranean art and archaeology in the undergraduate Department of Art History, the Graduate Program in Visual Studies (offered jointly with the Department of Film and Media Studies), and the Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Classics (offered jointly with UC Riverside and UC San Diego). Please provide the following: application letter, curriculum vitae, publication (or writing) sample, and three letters of recommendation. Those who previously applied to this position need only write to reactivate their application and provide an updated c.v. Send to Cécile Whiting, Search Chair, Department of Art History, 2000 Humanities Gateway, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697-2785. Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and has an Advance Program for faculty equity and diversity.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON - CHARLESTON, SC (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics: one year position beginning
August 16, 2010. We seek a generalist/Romanist to teach primarily Latin language at all undergraduate levels, possibly an introductory course in Roman civilization, and other courses in classical civilization. Teaching load is 9-12 contact hours per semester, depending upon class size. Ph.D. in classics or related field is required. Salary is competitive. For consideration send cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, official copies of transcripts of graduate work, and evidence of effective teaching to Dr. James Newhard, Chair, Department of Classics, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. Candidates who applied for our tenure-track position in the fall are welcome to apply for this position by submitting a revised cover letter.
POSITION TWO: Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics: one year position with possibility of renewal for a second year beginning August 16, 2010. We are particularly interested in a generalist/Hellenist to teach ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels and other courses in classical civilization, particularly introduction to Greek civilization and ancient comedy in translation. Teaching load is 9-12 contact hours per semester, depending upon class size. Ph.D. in classics or related field is required. Salary is competitive. For consideration send cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, official copies of transcripts of graduate work, and evidence of effective teaching to Dr. James Newhard, Chair, Department of Classics, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. Candidates who applied for our tenure-track position in the fall are welcome to apply for this position by submitting a revised cover letter.
Review of applications will begin on March 29 and continue until each position is filled. The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate students located in the historic district of Charleston. Information about the Classics Program is available on the web at: http://www.cofc.edu/~classics. The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY – ITHACA, NY
The Department of Classics at Cornell University invites applications for a one-year replacement position in Ancient History at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 2010. The position will also provide a joint appointment in the Department of History. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The position includes standard health insurance and retirement benefits. Preferred specialties: Hellenistic world, Republican Rome or the Principate. Experience with material culture and/or of archaeological excavation highly desirable. Teaching load is four courses over two semesters (two introductory surveys, one each in Greek and Roman history, and two seminars). Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a brief representative writing sample to Professor Charles Brittain, Chair, Department of Classics, 120 Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. Questions can be directed to Katrina Neff by e-mail kn59@cornell.edu, or phone (607) 255-7471. Review of applications will begin on April 19, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – IOWA CITY, IA
The Department of Classics at The University of Iowa invites applications for a one-year visiting appointment at the assistant professor level, to begin in August, 2010. This is a non-tenure track position. Full time teaching load is five courses per academic year. The successful candidate will teach two large English language classes each semester and one Greek course in the Spring. Preference will be given to candidates whose dossiers indicate experience in two or more of the following: Ancient Magic, Greek or Roman Civilization, or possibly Greek or Roman Literature in Translation. Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Salary is dependent on candidate’s experience and credentials.
Candidates should mail hard copy applications to Professor Carin M. C. Green, Chair, Department of Classics, 210 Jefferson Building, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242. (E-mailed documents are not accepted. Send inquiries to classics@uiowa.edu.) Screening of applications will begin April 9, 2010. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcript, and at least three current letters of recommendation. Applicants are also encouraged to submit evidence of teaching ability and expertise. All applications will be acknowledged, and applicants will be informed when the position has been filled.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
LUTHER COLLEGE – DECORAH, IA
The Department of Classics at Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Classics, a one-year sabbatical leave replacement position beginning fall 2010. Ph.D. preferred at time of appointment; qualified ABDs will be considered (Instructor rank). The successful candidate should be able to teach all levels of undergraduate Greek and Latin as well as classics courses in translation. Field of specialization is open. Full-time teaching load is seven courses for the year including one class during January term. For further information see http://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/openings/.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Philip Freeman, Classics Department, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101. Inquiries can be emailed to freeph01@luther.edu. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2010 and continue until position is filled. An AA/EEO employer; women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – COLUMBIA, MO
Visiting Assistant Professor: Roman Art and Archaeology
The Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Missouri seeks a visiting assistant professor to teach courses in Roman art and archaeology. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position from August 2010 to May 2011. The position is responsible for six courses (3/3), including an introductory survey of Roman art and archaeology and undergraduate and graduate-level Roman courses in a variety of topics. A PhD is required for appointment at this rank, but advanced ABD applicants also will be considered at a different rank. Teaching experience is preferred.
The department offers the BA, MA, and PhD degrees in classical archaeology and art history. There are normally about 80 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate students. Graduate degrees in art history and archaeology can be combined with interdisciplinary minors in Ancient Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. The University of Missouri is the main campus of the state university system and offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to:
Anne Rudloff Stanton, Chair, Department of Art History and Archaeology, 109 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211.
Application review starts March 31, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information see the department website at http://aha.missouri.edu.
The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / ADA employer.
OBERLIN COLLEGE – OBERLIN, OH
Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics. The Classics Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one academic year, beginning fall semester of 2010 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach a total of five courses, including three in Latin language and literature, and one course of the candidate’s own design in the Classical Civilization sequence. Ability to teach Latin at all levels is required. Expertise in Latin poetry is desirable. Some preference will be given to candidates also able to teach intermediate Greek. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. or ABD status (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2010). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.
The Department of Classics has four full-time faculty and teaches a wide range of courses in Classical civilization, including Greek and Latin Literature, ancient history, and ancient archaeology. Courses in ancient philosophy, art, and religion are offered by cooperating members in other departments. For further information on the department, please see http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/classics/. Phone 440-775-8390; Fax 440-775-8084.
To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, should be sent to Kirk Ormand, Chair, Department of Classics, Oberlin College, King Building 105, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 by April 7, 2010. Please do not send writing samples at this time. Application materials received after April 7 may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty.
RICE UNIVERSITY – HOUSTON, TX
Applications are invited for a two year postdoctoral position in ancient art in the Department of Art History at Rice University. The position calls for teaching one art history course per semester. This fellowship is envisioned as part of the dynamic collaboration between Rice and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. For that reason, we also envision that the postdoctoral fellow will make use of the MFAH in their teaching and, if possible, in their research. The fellowship will begin July 1, 2010 and the Ph.D. must be in hand by that date. The salary will be $45,000 per year, plus benefits. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2010.
To apply, please submit: a two-page, single-spaced statement of your scholarly research project; samples of your publications and/or dissertation chapters; a description of your areas of teaching expertise; a curriculum vitae; a list of several courses that you might teach at Rice; two letters of recommendation to be sent on your behalf.
Please send all materials to: Rice Postdoctoral Ancient Art History Search, c/o Department of Art History, Rice University, MS 21, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005. Inquiries: please contact Lucinda Cannady at 713-348-4276 or via e-mail: lcannady@rice.edu
Rice University is among the leading research universities in the country. The Department of Art History has close connections to the Menil Collection and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The department, which consists of ten tenure-track or tenured faculty members, initiated a doctoral program in Fall 2009. For the department’s website, see www.arthistory.rice.edu. Rice University also has a Classical Studies Program, for which see http://classics.rice.edu. Rice University is an EEE/AA employer.
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY – SANTA CLARA, CA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics invites applications for a two-year lecturer position in Classics (pending funding) with a specialization in history, beginning fall 2010. Ph.D. preferred, but A.B.D. will be considered. The teaching load is seven quarter courses (e.g. 2-2-3), and includes sections of the following courses: Roman Republic, Roman Empire, a cross-disciplinary course in the Core for first-year students, one lower-division course yet to be determined, and an upper-division history course to be agreed upon by the lecturer and chair. In the second year, the lecturer will be expected to offer courses in Greek history. Proven excellence in teaching is extremely desirable. We will begin reviewing applications on April 1, 2010. Additional details are available at www.scu.edu/hr/careers/faculty.cfm.
A letter of application (including a statement of teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching excellence), curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), and at least three letters of reference should be submitted to: Professor William Greenwalt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Classics, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053.
POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics invites applications for a one-year lecturer position (pending funding) in Classics beginning in fall 2010. A generalist with a specialization in Latin is ideal. Ph.D. preferred, but A.B.D. will be considered. The teaching load is seven quarter courses (e.g. 3-2-2), and includes sections of Intermediate and Advanced Latin (poetry), Greek Mythology, an upper-division literature or culture course in translation, and a cross-disciplinary course in the Core for first-year students. Proven excellence in teaching is extremely desirable. We will begin reviewing applications on April 1, 2010. Additional details are available at www.scu.edu/hr/careers/faculty.cfm.
A letter of application (including a statement of teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching excellence), curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), and at least three letters of reference should be submitted to: Professor John Heath, Search Committee Chair, Department of Classics, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053.
SCU does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. SCU is a Catholic Jesuit university that educates a diverse student population. As an EOE/AA employer, we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the inclusive excellence of our community.
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY – SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
Seton Hall University, Department of Classical Studies, invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to start Fall, 2010. Seton Hall University, founded in 1856, is a Roman Catholic institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. It is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics, a commitment to undergraduate teaching and learning, and will actively contribute to the growth of our Classical Studies program and the University’s Core Curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include Greek language and literature at all levels, elementary Latin, Classical literature, civilization, and culture courses in translation, as well as etymology, including scientific terminology. We are looking for an outstanding teacher who will engage undergraduate students in creative and disciplined intellectual challenges, and who is also a promising scholar with an active research agenda. Competitive summer research grants are available, although not guaranteed.
Teaching load is 3/3 for faculty engaged in research or service. Teaching regularly includes introductory courses and an upper level course. Familiarity with the teaching environment of a small private liberal arts college is highly desirable. Information about the Classical Studies Department is available on its web site at: http://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/classical-studies.
The position is offered pending administrative and budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications should be received by April 15, 2010. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and a two-page statement of philosophy outlining relationship between research and teaching interests, preferably electronically, to: Frederick J. Booth, Chair, Classical Studies Department, boothfre@shu.edu, or by mail to him at Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079.
TULANE UNIVERSITY – NEW ORLEANS, LA
The Department of Classical Studies at Tulane University has administrative approval for a one-year visiting assistant professor for the academic year 2010-2011. We are looking for a scholar who concentrates on religious developments in the historical, social, and cultural contexts of the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity. Applicants should send a c.v. and letter of application by email to Prof. Jane Carter (jcarter@tulane.edu), Department of Classical Studies, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, 504-862-3084. Please include your name in the title of all documents sent as attachments. We invite you to visit our website: http://www.tulane.edu/~classics/. The review of applications will begin March 31, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity and offers benefits to domestic partners. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for this position.