Hillsdale College - Hillsdale, MI
Just funded: The Department of Classical Studies at Hillsdale College invites applications for a two-year position (possibly renewable/tenure track) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin in August 2003. Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand, or by the time of taking up the position.
The position is for a Generalist/Latinist to teach Latin and Greek at all undergraduate levels, with Latin courses predominating, as well as a range of classical civilization courses, including Roman civilization and Greek mythology. Applicants should be dedicated to undergraduate teaching, and preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in this area. The teaching load is 4/3.
Hillsdale is a small (1300 students), traditional liberal arts college located in the farm country of southern Michigan. The Classics Department is central to the mission of the College and has experienced strong growth in the past decade, as it has moved from a two to four person department. Salary is competitive and the cost of living in the area is low.
Interviews for this position will be held at the APA annual convention in New Orleans on January 3-6, 2003. Due to the late notice for this position, applications (cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, summary of teaching evaluations) may either be sent to arrive by January 1, or presented at the convention. Please send applications to David Jones, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI 49242, if they will arrive by January 1; later applications may be made to Dr. David Jones or Dr. Lorna Holmes at the convention. Inquiries may be made by e-mail to david.jones@hillsdale.edu, telephone 517-437-7341 ext. 2447.