The Department of Classics at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2015.We seek an archaeologist with a demonstrable research interest in the cultures of the central or western Mediterranean, which will contribute to the College’s major in Archaeology and provide curricular and research opportunities for students working in Archaeology, Classics, and a variety of majors. The ability to teach Latin and/or Greek language is also essential. The course-load is 3/3. A Ph.D. in Classics or Archaeology is required by the time of appointment.
The Department of Classics has 7 faculty members and enjoys strong enrollments in Latin, Greek, Greek and Roman culture, history, and archaeology. Further information about the Classics Department is available at http://classics.cofc.edu. The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, SC. Since its founding in 1770, the College has maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The student body numbers approximately 12,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs combined. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Apply online at JOBS.COFC.EDU [http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/3288]. Submit online: letter of application including current and projected research agenda, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required for hiring), teaching philosophy, a sample of scholarly writing, sample teaching materials, and contact information for three reference providers who will submit letters of recommendation online. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Tim Johnson, search committee chair, at johnsonts@cofc.edu. This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. For full consideration submit all materials no later than Nov. 3, 2014. The search committee plans to conduct preliminary on-line interviews, and/or interviews at the annual meeting for the Society of Classical Studies in New Orleans, Jan. 8-11, 2015, prior to the campus visit.