CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – LONG BEACH, CA
Department of Comparative World Literature and Classics, Announcement of Opening, Recruitment # 2012, Tenure-track position, Assistant Professor in Classics with a specialization in classical archaeology, effective August 22, 2005.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Evidence of: Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology or Classics. Specialization in archaeology of ancient Greece or of the Greek or Roman East. Ability to teach undergraduate courses in classical archaeology, Greek and Roman civilization and at least one classical language at introductory level. Potential scholarship leading to publication. Ability to provide students with field archaeology experience. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Evidence of: Sub-specialization in one or more of the following areas: archaeology of ancient Rome, Etruria, ancient Egypt, and the Near East. Excellent teaching and communication skills. Ability to teach general education courses. Ability to contribute in departmental and college committees. Ability to develop new courses and revise existing ones consistent with department objectives. Ability to teach writing and oral communication at all levels throughout the curriculum. Ability to integrate computer technology into classroom instruction. Ability to perform student mentoring and advising.
DUTIES:
Teach courses in Classics in the area of specialization. Engage in scholarly activity leading to publication. Participate in department, university, and community service. Mentor and advise students. Develop student field work opportunities in classical archaeology. Assist department, college and campus in developing curriculum, and programs to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with training and experience; probable range: $47,000 - $55,000.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
Letter of application addressing qualifications and stating research and teaching interests, SC-1 Form, current curriculum vitae, teaching evaluation summaries, three current letters of recommendation, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and evidence of research and publication. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. The proof must be provided prior to employment at the university. An appointment is not final until proof is provided
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED (OR RECRUITMENT CANCELED).
Review of applications to begin on December 6, 2004. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Charles Jernigan, Chair
Department of Comparative World Literature & Classics
California State University
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2404
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