FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY – FAIRFIELD, CT
Fairfield University invites applications for an approved tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Classical Studies in the Department of History. We seek an Ancient Historian (specialization open) to teach survey courses in Greek and Roman Civilization, advanced ancient history courses, and occasional Latin and/or Greek text courses. The successful candidate will participate in Fairfield's Classical Studies interdisciplinary program drawing on faculty from several departments including language and literature, art and archaeology, history, and philosophy. In addition, many courses in Classical Studies satisfy our core curriculum requirements. An earned Ph.D., active research program, and commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching are required. Interest in issues of social and cultural diversity desirable. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007; selected applicants will be interviewed at the American Philological Association meeting in Chicago in January, 2008. Send application letter (including a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests), curriculum vitae, transcript, and at least three confidential letters of reference to: Vincent J. Rosivach, Director of Classical Studies, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is an independent Jesuit comprehensive university with an active and pluralistic faculty located in southern Connecticut about an hour from New York City and thirty minutes from New Haven, CT. Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups. Salary, benefits, and faculty development resources are highly competitive.
