BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY – LEWISBURG, PA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: Three-year, open rank, assistant professor in the department of classics, based on one-year renewable contracts. ABD considered, Ph.D. preferred. This position will be converted to a tenure-track position at some point during the academic years 2012-13 or 2013-2014, at which time a national search will be held. The department seeks a generalist philologist to teach Latin at all levels, courses on Roman civilization and material culture, and courses in the applicant's area of expertise (specific area of specialization is open). Bucknell has a 5 course/year teaching load at the assistant professor level. Our ideal candidate exhibits a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in the liberal arts tradition, evidence of scholarly achievement or promise, and a willingness to participate in the service demands of a small and thriving department. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2011. As Bucknell plans to interview at the APA/AIA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX (January 6-9, 2011), applications received by December 17, 2010 will be given fullest consideration.Applications must be made electronically. Complete dossier should include at least three letters of reference, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of potential for teaching excellence (syllabi and teaching evaluations: “Other document 1”). Optional materials include a statement of research interests and a writing sample (“Other document 2”). To apply, please submit cover letter, CV and other documentation to www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Please note that some of this documentation may have to be uploaded as one continuous pdf (e.g., syllabi and teaching evaluations). The Search Committee intends to hold interviews at the APA/AIA. Direct questions to Stephanie Larson, Chair of Classics: slarson@bucknell.edu. Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Bucknell University is a highly selective, privately endowed university offering baccalaureate degree programs to approximately 3400 undergraduates, and master's degree programs to about 150 students. The University is located in Lewisburg on a 450-acre campus in central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley. New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia are each within a 3 1/2 hour drive from Lewisburg. Bucknell offers competitive salaries as well as travel and research support to its faculty on a competitive basis. The classics collection of Bucknell’s library is excellent on its own merits but is also linked to the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium.
POSITION TWO:Two-year, entry level, visiting assistant professor in the department of classics, based on one-year renewable contracts. ABD considered; Ph.D. preferred. The department seeks a generalist philologist to teach Greek and Latin at all levels, courses on Greek civilization and material culture, and courses in the applicant's area of expertise (specific area of specialization is open). Bucknell has a 6 course/year teaching load for visiting assistant professors. Our ideal candidate exhibits a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in the liberal arts tradition and evidence of scholarly achievement or promise. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2011. However, as Bucknell plans to interview at the APA/AIA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX (January 6-9, 2011), applications received by December 27, 2010 will be given fullest consideration.Applications must be made electronically. To apply, please submit cover letter, CV and other documentation to www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Complete dossier should include at least three letters of reference, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of potential for teaching excellence (syllabi and teaching evaluations: “Other document 1”). Optional materials include a statement of research interests and a writing sample (“Other document 2”). Please note that some of this documentation may have to be uploaded as one continuous pdf (e.g., syllabi and teaching evaluations). If you have already applied for Bucknell’s 3-year position and you would like to be considered for this position as well, please simply send an email to Stephanie Larson, Chair of Classics: slarson@bucknell.edu. Please also direct any other questions about the position to this address. Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Bucknell University is a selective, privately endowed university offering baccalaureate degree programs to approximately 3400 undergraduates, and master's degree programs to about 150 students. The University is located in Lewisburg on a 450-acre campus in central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley. New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia are each within a 3 1/2 hour drive from Lewisburg. Bucknell offers competitive salaries as well as travel and research support to its faculty on a competitive basis. The classics collection of Bucknell’s library is excellent on its own merits but is also linked to the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium.