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The American School of Classical Studies at Athens - Athens, Greece (Five Positions)
POSITION ONE: The American School of Classical Studies at Athens invites applicants with strengths in research and teaching and with proven experience in Greece for an appointment to its teaching staff in Athens. The appointment, which begins July 1, 2002, is for a one- or two-year term and is not renewable. Candidates must have the Ph.D. Preference will be given to those who hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at a North American University. The area of specialization is open; however, the School does not wish to duplicate, but rather to complement the expertise of its staff. Applicants should be prepared to lead field trips, advise and direct students in individual research, and generally contribute to the intellectual life of the School. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits and housing allowance.

A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be addressed to Professor Carol Lawton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 and be received in Princeton by December 14, 2001. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.

POSITIONS TWO AND THREE: Elizabeth A. Whitehead Visiting Professors. Term: Early September 2003, to June 1, 2004. Compensation: $18,000, plus round-trip airfare, housing and board at the School.

Qualifications: Managing Committee Member or staff member at a Cooperating Institution; a research project which utilizes the facilities of the School and enriches the academic program of the School.

Duties: None. (Whitehead Professors, however, traditionally make use of the opportunity which their presence at the School affords to offer a seminar during the winter term on the subject of their expertise.)

Application: a) Curriculum vitae, list of publications, and names of three referees; b) Statement of current and projected research; c) One page description of proposed seminar; d) Account of the frequency and length of earlier visits to Greece.

Send application to: Professor Carol Lawton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232. Tel: 609-683-0800; Fax: 609-924-0578. E-mail: ascsa@ascsa.org. Website: www.ascsa.org. Postmark deadline: January 15, 2002. The appointments will be announced March 15, 2002.

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment

POSITIONS FOUR AND FIVE: Directors of the Summer Sessions (Gertrude Smith Professors). Term: Summer 2003. Compensation: Stipend commensurate with rank, ranging from $4,500 to $6,000 plus travel and expenses.

Qualifications: Former membership in the School; at least two years' teaching in a post-secondary educational institution; full training in Classics with some knowledge of classical archaeology and modern Greek, and stamina, good health, and a sense of humor.

Duties: To plan the itinerary, in consultation with the staff in Athens, at least six months prior to the session; to collaborate with the Committee on the Summer Sessions in membership selection; to correspond with members concerning travel, equipment, academic requirements, etc.; to supervise all aspects of the program in Greece, including teaching, coordinating with on-site expert lecturers, keeping a detailed log of the sessions, and submitting a report to the Director.

Application: A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of support should be sent to: Professor Michael Hoff, University of Nebraska, Department of Art and Art History, Nelle Cochrane Woods Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0114. Postmark deadline: January 15, 2002. The appointments will be announced by March 15, 2002.

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens invites applicants with strengths in research and teaching and with proven experience in Greece for an appointment to its teaching staff in Athens. The appointment, which begins July 1, 2002, is for a one- or two-year term and is not renewable. Candidates must have the PhD. Preference will be given to those who hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at a North American University. The area of specialization is open; however, the School does not wish to duplicate, but rather to complement the expertise of its staff. Applicants should be prepared to lead field trips, advise and direct students in individual research, and generally contribute to the intellectual life of the School. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits and housing allowance provided.

A letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation should be addressed to Professor Carol Lawton, Chair of the Personnel Committee, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 and be received in Princeton by December 14, 2001.

The ASCSA is an EEO/AA employer.