CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – CHICO – CHICO, CA
The History Department at California State University, Chico, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Ancient history, beginning in fall 2008. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Classical Civilizations (a lower-division General Education course) and courses on Ancient History with specialization in either Greek and/or Roman Civilizations. In addition candidates with experience teaching World History from the origins of man to the fall of the Roman Empire are strongly encouraged to apply. The Ph.D. is required by September 2008. Evidence of excellence in teaching and productivity in research and publication are required, along with a demonstrated commitment to program building and service to the larger campus. As a University that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. Send as a hard copy a letter of application, a c.v., official transcripts, sample syllabi, and three current letters of recommendation to Lawrence M. Bryant, Chair, Ancient History Search Committee, Department of History, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0735. To ensure full consideration, the application and related materials must be received by December 15, 2007. The committee anticipates interviewing a short list of candidates at the American Historical Association convention in Washington, DC.
