BROCK UNIVERSITY - St. Catharines, Ontario, CANADA
The Department of Classics at Brock University invites applications for a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2000. The position is subject to final budgetary approval, and the appointment could be made on a limited term basis. Preferred qualifications include a completed Ph.D.; publications and continuing research; demonstrated achievement in undergraduate teaching.
The Classics Department normally consists of six members teaching a variety of courses towards pass and honours degrees in Classical Studies, Classical Languages, and Ancient Art and Archaeology (but including the languages). Besides these major programs, it also offers introductory courses in mythology and in civilization to satisfy a general requirement, and first-year language courses to satisfy a language requirement. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a repertory which contributes to this broad mandate.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Brock University is committed to a positive action policy aimed at reducing gender imbalance in faculty; qualified men and women candidates are equally encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications is 15 January, 2000. Applicants should send a letter, curriculum vitae, and any other supporting material, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent, to: Prof. Noel Robertson, Chair, Department of Classics, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1. It is regretted that Brock will not be interviewing candidates at the Annual Meeting in Dallas.