Baylor University -Waco, TX
Baylor University, Department of Classics, invites applications for two one-year replacement positions (one definite, one possible) at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 2001. The teaching assignment may include instruction in both languages at the beginning through advanced levels, as well as energetic involvement in the Department's academic community. The person appointed will be expected to engage students actively and intellectually both in and out of the classroom. The Classics major at Baylor is philologically based, emphasizing a significant quantity of reading in the primary languages. Serious applicants should have a demonstrable record of outstanding teaching and show strong scholarly potential. Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Dossiers should include cover letter, c.v., at least three letters of reference, and a representative writing sample, such as off-prints or dissertation chapter. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, your application should be completed by March 15, 2001. Applicants for last year's assistant professorship who wish to be considered for the lectureships may reactivate their application by sending us an e-mail. Initial interviews will be conducted by telephone. Applications should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Classics, Baylor University, P.O. Box 97352, Waco, TX 76798. Telephone (254) 710-1399, Fax (254) 710-1367. E-mail: Alden_Smith@Baylor.edu or John_Thorburn@baylor.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: This announcement was previously advertised in the September 2000 issue of Positions. The following is an updated version of the original advertisement.
Baylor University, Department of Classics, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning August 2001. The teaching assignment may include instruction in both languages at the beginning through advanced levels, as well as energetic involvement in the Department's academic community. The person appointed will be expected to engage students actively and intellectually both in and out of the classroom. The Classics major at Baylor is based in philology, emphasizing a significant quantity of reading in the primary languages. Serious applicants should have a demonstrable record of outstanding teaching and show strong scholarly potential. Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Dossiers should include cover letter, c.v., at least three letters of reference, and a representative writing sample, such as off-prints or dissertation chapter. Applications are already under review and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, application should be completed by December 10, 2000. Telephone interviews have already begun and will continue through December. Applications should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Classics, Baylor University, P.O. Box 97352, Waco, TX 76798. Telephone: (254) 710-1399; fax: (254) 710-1367. E-mail: Alden_Smith@baylor.eduor John_Thorburn@baylor.edu. (11/00)