JOB: Hellenist @ Brown University

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THE DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS at Brown University has been authorized to announce a search for one-year visiting appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July, 2010. This is a non tenure-track position. Full time teaching load is four courses per academic year. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach one or two courses in ancient Greek and Latin (elementary through beginning graduate level), one large lecture course, and one or more smaller discussion courses in translation, and to participate actively in other departmental activities, including advising. Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. Salary will be dependent upon candidate’s experience and credentials.

CANDIDATES should send applications by email to:

Classics_Department AT Brown.edu

with the subject line indicating “VAP position” and have letters of reference sent either by email to the same address or by post to Chair, VAP Position, Department of Classics, Box 1856, Brown University, Providence, R.I., 02912-1856.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, and at least three current letters of recommendation; applicants are also encouraged to submit evidence of teaching ability and expertise.

Those who applied in Fall 2009 to our open-rank position for a Hellenist who would like to reactivate their applications for this new position may do so by sending an email to that effect to the address above.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received in their entirety by May 15, 2010 are assured full consideration.

Brown University is committed to diversity in its faculty and encourages applications from qualified women and under-represented minority candidates

JOB: Generalist @ Rutgers (one year)

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

The Department of Classics of Rutgers University-New Brunswick is
seeking to fill a one-year (possibly renewable for an additional year)
position for the 2010-2011 academic year, pending final budgetary
approval. The area of specialization is open, but we hope to complement
existing faculty strengths, and a focus on Latin Literature of the
Empire would be welcome. Applicants should have a record of outstanding
teaching and show strong scholarly potential. The teaching assignments
may include a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including
Greek or Latin language and literature courses and Classical
Civilization courses. The teaching load will be three courses per
semester. Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand by December 2010.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2010. To apply for this
position, please have a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and three
letters of recommendation to arrive by June 15, 2010 c/o Professor Azzan
Yadin, Rutgers University Department of Classics, Ruth Adams Building
002, 131 George Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901. Rutgers University is
an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

JOB: Generalist @ UArizona (one year)

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The Classics Department at the University of Arizona is seeking a Visiting
Assistant Professor for the academic year 2010-2011 beginning in August of
2010. This is a full time and benefits eligible position. Candidates should
be broadly trained classicists prepared to teach six courses (three courses
per semester), including one in the classical tradition, two large
enrollment classes depending upon the candidate¹s areas of expertise, and
Greek and Latin. A Ph.D. in Classics is required. The University of Arizona
conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, and this includes
verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work
history. This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based
criminal background check. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA-M/W/D/V/
Employer.
Position open until filled.
Apply on line at www.uacareertrack.com

JOB: Romanist @ UMissouri-Columbia

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Assistant Teaching Professor
Roman Archaeology

The Department of Art History and Archaeology seeks an assistant teaching 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 (three each semester), 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-Columbia 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
Columbia, MO 65211

Application review starts March 15, 2010.

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.

JOB: Generalist @ Oberlin (one year)

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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 candidateąs 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.