Brown University

BROWN UNIVERSITY – PROVIDENCE, RI

1. The Department of Classics seeks applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in classical reception studies for a tenure of two academic years: 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. We are looking for a scholar who specializes in the reception of classical antiquity in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. The candidate would be expected to be competent in Greek or Latin as well as the languages necessary to his or her specific research. The Department of Classics would house the fellow, who would also have the opportunity to participate in departments and programs representing the relevant area studies. Postdoctoral fellows will teach one course per semester, and participate as well in the many activities of the Cogut Center. (http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Humanities_Center/)

   Applicants should have received their doctorate, from an institution other than Brown University, within the last five years. Applicants from outside North America are strongly encouraged to apply. The two-year appointment will begin July 1, 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter. Ph.D. or equivalent is required by the time of appointment. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Postdoctoral Fellowship Search. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Kenneth_Haynes@brown.edu. Review of applications will begin February 16th, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Brown University is an AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
   

2. JOUKOWSKY INSTITUTE FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE ANCIENT WORLD
   Brown University invites applications for a senior (associate or full) professor in the field of Mediterranean or Near Eastern archaeology. Applications are welcome from scholars interested in the complex societies of any part of this broad geographic expanse. Candidates are sought with expertise and interests complementary to the current faculty, especially but not exclusively in the following areas: archaeology and media, archaeology and text, landscape archaeology, material culture studies, and public humanities and cultural heritage. Candidates with active fieldwork projects, and strong technical skills, are particularly welcome.

   Candidates must have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and leadership, as well as a proven record of publication, outreach and service commensurate with their career stage. For all ranks, excellence in, and commitment to, undergraduate and graduate teaching are essential. The successful candidate will be expected to make major contributions to the ongoing development of the recently established Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World.

   Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and five names of referees with up-to-date contact information (including email, if possible) by January 5, 2009; referees will be contacted directly by the Search Committee. Applications received by January 5th, 2009 will receive full consideration.

   For further information or to apply, write to: Professor Susan E. Alcock, Chair, Search Committee, Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, Brown University, Box 1837, Providence, RI 02912.

   Brown is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
   

3. The Department of Classics at Brown University has been authorized to announce a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Latin literature and/or Roman history. The successful candidate will teach Latin language and literature as well as Classics courses in translation. We would also welcome participation in interdepartmental programs such as Ancient History and Ancient Studies. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a representative sample of their best scholarly work to: Chair of the Latinist Search Committee, Department of Classics, Box 1856, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2008; selected candidates will be interviewed at the annual meeting of the American Philological Association in Philadelphia, January 9-11, 2009. Inquiries may be directed to Jeri_DeBrohun@brown.edu. Brown University is committed to diversity in its faculty and encourages applications from qualified women and under-represented minority candidates.