CORNELL UNIVERSITY - ITHACA, NY
ROMAN HISTORY The Cornell Departments of Classics and History have a temporary one-year position at the rank of visiting assistant professor for academic year 2002-2003 in the area of Roman history. Qualifications include a strong background in Latin language and literature. Evidence of a completed Ph.D. thesis is required (this evidence may take the form of a letter from the supervisor). The appointee will be expected to teach 4 courses, one of which will be a one-semester survey of Roman History; a second course may be an upper level/graduate course on a Roman historical author or topic; the two remaining courses will be intermediate and upper level undergraduate courses in Latin prose. Applications should include a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of scholarly research (e.g., an article or thesis chapter). The deadline for application is no later than June 14, 2002. Applications should be addressed to Hayden Pelliccia, Roman History Search, Classics Department, 120 Goldwin Smith Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. Cornell is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Classics invites applications for the Prescott W. Townsend Assistant Professorship of Classics, to begin in the fall of 2002 for a term of three years (non-tenure-track, non-renewable). The salary will start in the mid- to upper-30s. The Townsend Assistant Professor is expected to pursue a program of research and to teach one course per semester. The field of research is open, but we are particularly interested in applications from specialists in Latin Literature, or Hellenistic History, or later Roman History. Applications (including curriculum vitae, at least three letters of reference and a writing sample) should be received by November 30 at this address: Townsend Assistant Professorship, Department of Classics, Cornell University, 120 Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY 14853-3201. Interviews will be conducted at the APA-AIA annual meeting in Philadelphia. Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women and minorities.