FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY – FAIRFIELD, CT
Fairfield University invites applications for an approved full-time 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. 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, 2006; selected applicants will be interviewed at the APA/AIA annual meeting in San Diego in January, 2007. 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. Phone: 203-254-4000, ext. 2337. Classical Studies at Fairfield is an interdisciplinary program drawn from several departments and teaching courses in language and literature, art and archaeology, history and philosophy. 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.
