The Department of Classics at Duquesne University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specializations in Ancient History and Archeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World, to begin in Fall 2015. The successful candidate can expect to teach introductory, survey, and special topics courses in these areas. Candidates should be broadly trained in Classics, and able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels as well as a variety of courses on ancient texts in translation. We seek a colleague with a robust research agenda, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, and the desire to work actively with other faculty members on curriculum development and program building.
Qualifications: Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand by start date and have demonstrated promise for excellence in teaching and scholarship.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a writing or publication sample, (4) evidence of teaching experience, and (5) three letters of recommendation. Applications received prior to December 1, 2014 will receive preferential consideration.
Duquesne University uses the Interfolio application process. Please submit application to: http://apply.interfolio.com/
Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission and enriches our campus community. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples.
Motivated by its Catholic and Spiritan identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
Founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Its Mission Statement commits the University to “serving God by serving students – through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education, through profound concern for moral and spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and through service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world.” Applicants for this position should describe how they might support and contribute to this mission.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Sarah Alison Miller at millers2578@duq.edu or 412-396-6430.