FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY – TALLAHASSEE, FL
The Department of Classics at the Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor in Latin prose and Roman history of the republican period. We seek a candidate with broad interests and a demonstrated commitment to research excellence who will complement and extend the specialties of the current faculty, particularly in the development of innovative courses; candidates with an expertise in law, religion, rhetoric or philosophy are especially welcome.
This is a tenure-earning position which will begin in August 2013. Ph.D. must be in hand by July 1, 2013 (this is demanded by the University and is not negotiable). Salary is competitive. 2/2 teaching assignment includes both graduate level teaching and at least one undergraduate course with broad appeal to non-majors. More information regarding the program at FSU can be found at our website (classics.fsu.edu).
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and writing sample (a dissertation chapter or an article) and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the Department. Electronic applications may be submitted to the Department’s Program Assistant, Mr. Jeff Bray (jbray@fsu.edu). Paper applications should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Classics, 205 Dodd Hall, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1510. Review of applications will begin on December 8, and all materials should be submitted by December 15, 2012.
Finalists will be interviewed at the AIA/APA Annual Meeting in Seattle, and candidates should indicate in their correspondence how they can best be reached in December. Any questions about the position should be directed to the Department Chair, John Marincola (john.marincola@fsu.edu). Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity in hiring, and a Public Records Agency.