AMHERST COLLEGE – AMHERST, MA
Amherst College is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must have completed the requirements for the doctorate before commencement of teaching in September 2008, and must be able to teach with distinction both Greek and Latin at all levels, with particular emphasis on Latin language and literature. The ability to teach survey courses on Roman archaeology or history or literature in translation will be a distinct advantage. The teaching load is two courses per semester.
Amherst College, a private coeducational liberal arts college of some 1600 students and 190 faculty located in the Connecticut Valley of Western Massachusetts, participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium.
The deadline for application is November 15, 2007. Applicants should indicate if they will be available for interview at the APA convention in Chicago or if other arrangements will need to be made.
Send a letter of application, vita, and three letters of recommendation to Rebecca H. Sinos, Chairman, Department of Classics, AC# 2257, Amherst College, PO Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The administration, faculty, and student body are committed to attracting qualified candidates from groups currently underrepresented on campus.