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, 2003. It is subject to budgetary approval.
We seek a scholar who has research interests in Greek and/or Roman social history, which will include family and gender studies. The successful candidate will have a commitment to teaching Greek and Latin at all levels, an interest in developing interdisciplinary courses and who will also contribute to the rest of the Classics mandate as described below. Candidates must have the Ph.D. or provide evidence that they will have it before the appointment begins. Other qualifications are demonstrated high achievement in undergraduate teaching, published work and evidence of continuing research.
The new appointee will join six members currently teaching a variety of courses towards pass and honours degrees in Classical Studies, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin at all levels) and Ancient Art and Archaeology (but including the languages). Besides these major programs, we also offer introductory courses in mythology and in civilization to satisfy a general requirement, and first-year language courses to satisfy a language requirement. The Department traditionally incorporates material culture in its approach to the discipline.
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 women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications is 30 November 2002. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and any other supporting material, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent, to: Professor Richard Parker, Chair, Department of Classics, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1 Canada. Fax: (905) 688-2789. More information on Brock University may be found on the University's website: http://www.BrockU.ca.