AMHERST COLLEGE — AMHERST, MA

AMHERST COLLEGE – AMHERST, MA

Amherst College invites applications for a one-year visiting position, beginning July 1, 2013, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The successful candidate must have completed all requirements for the doctorate before commencement of teaching in September, 2013, and must be able to teach with distinction both Latin and Greek at all levels, with particular emphasis on Greek language and literature. The ability to teach survey courses on Greek literature and the classical tradition and to direct writing and research at all undergraduate levels will be a distinct advantage. The teaching load is two courses per semester.

Amherst College, a private coeducational liberal arts college of some 1,800 students and 200 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.

To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/533 a letter of application, a CV, one writing sample not to exceed 30 pages, and the names and email addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations. Questions about the search should be addressed to classics@amherst.edu.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by April 15, 2013, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.