AMHERST COLLEGE - AMHERST, MA
Due to a recent loss, Amherst College invites applications for a full-time visiting position in the Department of Classics. The rank is open. The term is for the academic year 2001/2002, with renewal for a second year possible. The successful candidate must be able to teach with distinction both Greek and Latin at all levels. The ability to teach survey courses on archaeology and/or history and/or literature in translation will be a distinct advantage. Teaching load: two courses per semester. Salary: competitive.
Amherst College, a private coeducational liberal arts college of some 1,570 students and 165 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.
Applications will be reviewed beginning on 15 May 2001 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Professor Cynthia Damon, Chair, Department of Classics, AC# 2257, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Applicants for a junior position should send a complete dossier (including CV, three letters of reference, a representative sample of scholarly writing, and any available evidence of teaching ability). Applicants at the senior rank should send a c.v. and the names of three references.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. The administration, faculty and student body are committed to attracting talented candidates from groups now under-represented on campus.