BOWDOIN COLLEGE ----- BRUNSWICK, ME
Department of Classics seeks to appoint a Hellenist for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor or instructor level, beginning the fall of 1999. Applicants should have broad training in both Greek and Latin languages and literatures, and a scholarly specialization in Greek literature, preferably Homer and/or Greek drama. The teaching load is five courses per year; the successful candidate will likely teach elementary Greek every year, and a wide range of Greek and Latin texts at the intermediate or advanced undergraduate level. At least one course each year will be on a topic in translation, developed to complement departmental offerings, ideally from an interdisciplinary perspective. Possible topics might include: the role of performance in the ancient world; ancient theater; gender in the ancient world; the world of epic and tragedy. Ph.D with teaching experience preferred; ABD with teaching experience and evidence of meaningful progress toward completion of degree will be considered. Candidates should submit a complete dossier, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, and transcript to: Professor Barbara Weiden Boyd, Chair, Department of Classics, 7600 College Station, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME 04011-8476. Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Professor Boyd at bboyd@bowdoin.edu. We shall begin reviewing applications on November 1, 1998. Bowdoin is a liberal arts college with 1550 undergraduates located 2 and a half hours north of Boston on the Maine coast. Further information about Bowdoin and the department is available on the World Wide Web (www.bowdoin.edu). Bowdoin College is committed to Equal Opportunity through Affirmative Action. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
