APA/AIA Placement Service: Positions for Classicists and Archaeologists
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.
WELCOME TO THE 2011-12 PLACEMENT SERVICE SEASON - JANUARY 2012
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES FOR 2011-2012 PLACEMENT YEAR
PLEASE NOTE: UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2011
THE NEW AUTOMATED SYSTEM IS NOW AVAILABLE.
Candidates must be either an APA member for 2011 or an AIA member in good standing and will need to enter a member number to complete the registration process.
If you are not yet a member, you can join the APA at
or you can join the AIA at
If you have already joined one of the societies, please visit this web site to obtain an APA member number,
Adam D. Blistein
APA Executive Director
Listings for 2010-11 Academic Year
BRUCE McKITTRICK RARE BOOKS – NARBERTH, PA
WANTED — Antiquarian bookseller in a firm specializing in pre-1800 Continental books and manuscripts. Responsibilities include cataloging books, research, building the reference library, logistics, paperwork and wrapping packages. Requirements: Latin, German, web- and database skills, library research experience, attention to detail. Salary $42,000- a year. Medical benefits and profit sharing after one year. Please send a cover letter and CV to
info@mckittrickrarebooks.com. Application Deadline: February 29, 2012.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY – MONTREAL, QC, CANADA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics invites applications for one limited-term appointment in Classics: Classical Languages and Literature, with a specialization in Roman literature. Applicants must have a PhD or ABD status in Classical Studies or a related area, and proven excellence in teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Latin and Greek language and literature. Teaching assignments may also include History and Archeology.
Applications should consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the department contact.
Brad Nelson, Chair, Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.,
Montreal, Qc. H3G 1M8
bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca(electronic applications preferred)
http://cmll.concordia.ca/
This position is subject to budgetary approval and department/unit need. Individuals holding limited-term appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory job performance. Together, initial appointments and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years. They are normally at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2012 and ending May 31, 2013. Successful candidates will normally be expected to teach three courses per semester.
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Nelson at bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca, 514-848-2424, ext. 2311. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the required position has been filled. All applications should reach departments no later than March 1, 2012.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics invites applications for one limited-term appointment in the area of Classical Archaeology. Applicants must have a PhD in Classics or Archaeology, or ABD status. Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the subject area is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in classical archaeology, from Bronze Age to Roman and including Egyptian.
Applications should consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the department contact.
Brad Nelson, Chair, Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.,
Montreal, Qc. H3G 1M8
bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca(electronic applications preferred)
http://cmll.concordia.ca/
This position is subject to budgetary approval and department/unit need. Individuals holding limited-term appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory job performance. Together, initial appointments and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years. They are normally at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2012 and ending May 31, 2013. Successful candidates will normally be expected to teach three courses per semester.
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Nelson at bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca, 514-848-2424, ext. 2311. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the required position has been filled. All applications should reach departments no later than March 1, 2012.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE – HANOVER, NH
Visiting Lecturer in Classics, Two-Year Position: Full-time position starting September 2012 in the Department of Classics at Dartmouth College. We seek a Classicist, preferably with a Ph.D. in hand, to teach courses in Greek and Latin at all levels, as well as one or more courses in Classical civilization. The two-year, non-renewable visiting appointment requires the teaching of five courses over three ten-week academic quarters each year.
We offer competitive salary and benefits. Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Include a letter of application, vita, and dossier (including transcripts and two letters of recommendation).
Candidates should send applications by email to:
Classics.Department@dartmouth.eduwith the subject line indicating “Visiting position” and have letters of reference sent either by email to the same address or by post to Search Committee, Visiting Position, Department of Classics, 6086 Reed Hall, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755. Review of applications will begin on Feb. 10, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE - ST. PETER, MN
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a two-year leave replacement position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics to begin September 1, 2012. The position includes a 4/7ths contract the first year (2-0-2), which qualifies for a full benefit package, and a full-time contract the second year (3-1-3), contingent upon an annual review. All specializations will be considered.
We seek candidates who have an earned PhD but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. Candidates should exhibit evidence of excellence in teaching all levels of Latin and Greek at the undergraduate level, as well as courses in translation; promise of scholarly activity; and interest in participating in the academic life of a liberal arts college.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (photocopies acceptable), a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and at least three letters from professional references to Professor Eric Dugdale, Interim Chair, Department of Classics, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.
For more details, contact Professor Eric Dugdale at 507-933-7161 or via e-mail at
edugdale@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. In order to ensure full consideration it is best to send a complete application by February 15th. We will be conducting interviews at the CAMWS meeting in Baton Rouge, March 28-31. If candidates are unable to attend CAMWS, other arrangements may be possible.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2,500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. EOE.
QUEENS COLLEGE C.U.N.Y. – FLUSHING, NY
The Department of Classical, Middle Eastern, and Asian Languages and Cultures has been authorized to make a tenure-track appointment in the Classics Program of an Assistant or Associate Professor in Latin Language and Literature with a special interest in ancient religion, to begin Fall 2012. Responsibilities will include teaching Latin at all levels, offering in-translation courses relevant to ancient religious practice or thought, working with colleagues in other programs within the department and interdepartmentally to enhance the offerings in religious studies, and generally participating in the program in Classical languages and cultures and in the College’s liberal arts curriculum.
Applicants should have proven experience and a demonstrated commitment to teaching Latin (elementary and advanced) and Classical Studies, as well as evidence of an active research program focused on an aspect of religion in the ancient Mediterranean world. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of application. Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral teaching experience and research.
Submit (by mail only, not email or fax) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, and at least three professional letters of reference to:
Prof. Joel Lidov, Chair, LATIN SEARCH, Classical, Middle Eastern and Asian Lang. and Cultures, Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flusing, NY 11367.
Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. AA/EOC/ADA. Review of completed applications will begin March 5, 2012.
UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO – BUFFALO, NY
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
The University at Buffalo seeks a Post-doctoral Scholar (PS) for its interdisciplinary Institute for European and Mediterranean Archaeology (IEMA). During a 10-month tenure, the PS teaches one graduate seminar (preferably on the topic of the symposium), organizes a symposium, and edits a subsequent volume reflecting IEMA’s focus on post-Pleistocene European and Mediterranean anthropological and classical archaeology. The symposium focus is open, but should stress contemporary theory, topics of broad current interest, and be inclusive of the Institute’s broader geographic/temporal foci. The PS receives a stipend and benefits. US and international archaeologists with Ph.D. by August 2012 in Anthropology, Classics, Archaeology or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Application letter, vitae, list of references, and 3-page description of proposed symposium topic, including intended invitees, must be received by February 15, 2012 for an August 2012 start, pending final budgetary approval.
The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
