COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – NEW YORK, NY
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS
The Department of Classics at Columbia University invites applications for the position of assistant professor in any field of ancient Greek or Latin Literature, to begin as of July 1, 2009. Ph.D. required. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach Greek and/or Latin language courses at all levels, both undergraduate and graduate; to devise and teach literature and culture courses in translation to non-Classical majors; and also to participate in the Columbia College Core Curriculum. Applications, including a CV, a cover-letter and the names of at least three recommenders, are to be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Classics, 617 Hamilton Hall, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027. Applicants are also required to submit materials at our online application site at http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50807 Review of applications will begin as of Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Send email inquiries to gdw5@columbia.edu. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Ancient History. Columbia University History Department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship funded by the Mellon Foundation for the academic year 2009-2010. The successful candidate will work with Professor William V. Harris and will have completed his/her Ph.D. in the period 2006-2009 but no later than 6/30/2009. Candidates with a strong interest in the history of madness or the history of medicine in antiquity, or with skills in economic history, would be especially welcome, but other Greek and Roman historians are encouraged to apply too. The fellow's responsibilities will be to pursue his/her own research and to help Professor Harris with certain collaborative projects; he/she will also be encouraged to teach a course. Salary is competitive. Applications, online only, by December 15th, 2008 or ancientpostdoc@columbia.edu. Enquiries to wvh1@columbia.edu. Professor Harris will conduct preliminary interviews at the APA annual meeting and during the AHA meeting, but candidates from outside the USA are encouraged to apply even if they cannot attend those meetings. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.