* JOB: Hellenist @ UTennessee Knoxville (tenure track)

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE­ KNOXVILLE, TN

The Department of Classics has been authorized to make an appointment in
Greek philology at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Ph.D.
required. The expertise sought is Greek poetry with emphasis on the Archaic
period (8th through 6th centuries BCE), including Homer, Hesiod and Greek
lyric, and a concomitant interest in pre-classical/classical history,
culture, and material culture. An ability to integrate with the departmentšs
strength in Aegean prehistoric archaeology is desirable. Also desirable is
an active interest in classical (5th century) Greek poetry, especially
tragedy. The successful candidate will show strong promise of scholarly
achievement, and demonstrated excellence in teaching the classical
languages. Salary competitive. We will begin screening applications on
November 15, 2011, and will continue reviewing them until the position is
filled. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three
letters of reference to Aleydis Van de Moortel, Chair of the Search
Committee, Department of Classics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
37996-0413. Please address inquiries to avdm AT tennessee.edu. The Knoxville
campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the
ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural
goals of the University.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment
programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.