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Reed College invites applications for a one-year visiting appointment in
Classics and Humanities beginning August 2013. We are seeking a
classicist with a strong background in Greek and Latin literature. The
successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching
excellence at the undergraduate level. The appointee will teach Greek
and Latin language and literature courses, advise senior theses, and may
teach in Reed’s first-year Humanities course, which focuses primarily on
Greco-Roman civilization. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand or
near completion by fall 2013. Applications should include a cover letter
describing teaching and scholarly interests, CV, and three letters of
recommendation. Reed College is a community that believes that cultural
diversity is essential to the excellence of our academic program. In
your letter of application, please address how your scholarship,
teaching, mentoring, and/or community service might support Reed
College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the
College’s diversity statement (http://www.reed.edu/diversity/). The
Classics Department is using Interfolio to collect applications; for
more information and application instructions, see
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/17008. All application materials
must be received by November 16, 2012. For further information about
this position, please contact Professor Nigel Nicholson
(nigel.nicholson AT reed.edu). An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values
diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

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Brown University
Department of Classics
Associate or Full Professor Position Announcement
Ancient Greek History

The Department of Classics at Brown University has been authorized to
announce a search for a senior Hellenist (Associate or Full Professor)
with a specialization in ancient Greek History. The successful
candidate will teach Greek history as well as Classical Greek language
and literature. Prerequisites for consideration include distinction in
scholarship and teaching in any aspect of Greek history.

Candidates should submit a letter of application and a curriculum
vitae, including the names and contact information of at least five
references.

Please submit application materials online at
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15432.

Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2012. Members of the
department will meet with select candidates at the annual meeting of
the American Philological Association in Seattle, WA, January 3-6,
2013. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, John
Bodel (John_Bodel AT brown.edu).

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

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The University of Melbourne
LECTURER IN CLASSICS (US equivalent of Assistant Professor, Tenure Track)
Position no.: 0029717
Campus: Parkville
Faculty of Arts
School of Historical & Philosophical Studies

Salary: $85,203 – $101,175 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The Classics and Archaeology at the University of Melbourne is a leading program for the study of the ancient world. The only program of its kind in Australia, it is home to cutting edge research and field study undertaken by its staff, researchers and fellows. The program is affiliated with institutions such as The Classical Association of Victoria (CAV) with whom we regularly collaborate on a variety of lectures and events.

The discipline of Classics, part of the Classics and Archaeology program, in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies teaches a suite of undergraduate subjects, has a strong research higher degree culture, and an internationally recognised research profile. The discipline has strengths in ancient Greek and Latin language and literature, and Near Eastern, Aegean and Classical archaeology. The School now seeks to appoint a Lecturer (US equivalent of Assistant Professor) in the field of Classics, with a specialisation in ancient Greek language and literature.

To be successful in this role you will have an established research specialisation as above, and demonstrate potential to achieve a high level of research performance through the steady production of refereed publications and success in obtaining research grants, as well as the demonstrated potential to attain academic promotion. You will have a proven capability to make a significant contribution to research and engagement in Classics and Ancient World Studies, and will aspire to cultivate research links and networks with other groups on campus, as well as nationally and internationally.

Close date: 3 November 2012

To download the complete position description and selection criteria, go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=833356&stp=AW

HOW TO APPLY: Online applications are preferred. Go to www.jobs.unimelb.edu.au and use the Job Search screen to find the position by title or number.
CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES ONLY
Professor Trevor Burnard
Tel +61 3 8344 6686
Email tburnard AT unimelb.edu.au

Details at the ASCSA site:

• Editor of Hesperia

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The Department of the Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization of Latin prose literature. Successful candidates must conduct independent research, perform academic duties associated with our BA, MA, and PhD programs, and teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants are expected to present evidence of excellence in research and teaching.

Applicants must have a PhD in Classics (or in an immediately relevant field) at time of appointment. The target starting date is August 16, 2013. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

To apply, create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: cover letter, CV, writing sample (up to 20 pages), teaching portfolio (sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy), and contact information or Interfolio ID for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically upon the submission of the application. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by November 26, 2012; letters of reference must be received no later than December 3, 2012. Initial interviews will be conducted at the APA/AIA meeting in Seattle, January 3-6, 2013.

The University is noted for its extensive library holdings in Classics and related fields and for its museums, with excellent collections of ancient Mediterranean artifacts. The Department of the Classics also publishes the journal Illinois Classical Studies. For more information about the search, please contact slcl-hr AT illinois.edu (please reference Classics Search in the subject line). Additional information about the Department of the Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can be found at http://www.classics.illinois.edu/.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).