The Classical Association of the Atlantic States is seeking to appoint a part-time Executive Director, effective October 2009, for a renewable term of three years. A member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for coordinating CAAS’s ongoing operations and provides continuity in planning, budgeting and policy. The Executive Director acts as Conference Coordinator, working closely with the Program Coordinator on CAAS’s annual conference. A full job description can be found in the Regulations on CAAS’s website.

The Executive Director is normally a faculty member or administrator in a school, college, or university in the CAAS region, who can secure clerical help. All qualified persons, however, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be a trained classicist who has demonstrated administrative, technological and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be a member of CAAS and must have been involved with CAAS in the past. The eventual Executive Director designate should plan to gain familiarity with the position by assisting current Executive Director, Professor Mary English, in preparing CAAS’s 2009 conference.

Compensation for the Executive Director will be negotiated between the candidate and the Search Committee. The Executive Director’s travel and lodging on CAAS business (unless covered by his/her home institution) and possible course coverage as well as office expenses are paid for by the Association. Since the successful candidate’s institution will become the Association’s headquarters, short-listed candidates will be asked to provide evidence of the support that their institution will provide to enable them to undertake this service to the profession. Fiscal arrangements and the appointment of the Executive Director are subject to the approval of the Executive Committee of the CAAS Board of Directors.

Members of the Search Committee: David Murphy, Chair (Nightingale-Bamford School, emeritus), Mary English, ex-officio (Montclair State University), Ann Raia (College of New Rochelle, emerita), Matthew Santirocco (New York University), and Karin Suzadail (Owen J. Roberts High School).

Applications should consist of a cover letter and CV and include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two or three referees. Applications and nominations should be sent to Dr. David J. Murphy, President of CAAS, at 370 Central Park West, Apt. 504, New York, NY 10025, or electronically at david.murphy20 AT verizon.net. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications and interviewing in January and will continue until the position is filled.

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Roman Archaeology, 2009-2010
University of Manitoba, Canada

With funding from the Canada Research Council (CRC) Chair in Roman Archaeology, the Department of Classics, University of Manitoba, will offer a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Roman Archaeology to commence July 1, 2009 (start date flexible). This postdoctoral fellowship will have an annual value of $40,000 Canadian, with a research allowance of $2000. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to undertake an independent research project dealing with a topic in Roman Archaeology or Art. The supervisor of this postdoctoral fellowship is Dr. Lea Stirling, CRC Chair in Roman Archaeology (Tier 2), whose interests encompass both archaeology and ancient art. Applicants should be not more than three years beyond their completed PhD; candidates with a defense scheduled by May 2009 are welcome to apply.

Although no teaching is required, the Postdoctoral fellow may also have the opportunity to teach up to 6 credits for additional remuneration subject to the availability of funds and the needs of the Department of Classics.

Qualified scholars may apply by sending a description of their proposed research project and curriculum vitae, and arranging for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to:

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Roman Archaeology
Department of Classics
University of Manitoba
220 Dysart Rd.
Winnipeg MB
R3T 2M8
CANADA

The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2009. The University exercises a Canadian-first policy; however, all those qualified are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is February 20, 2009. Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Lea Stirling, CRC Chair in Roman Archaeology (Tier 2), at Lea_Stirling AT umanitoba.ca, or (phone) 204-474-7357.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).