Illinois State University - Normal, IL
Assistant Professor of Classics. The Department of Foreign Languages at Illinois State University invites applications for a tenure-line position preferably to begin August 16, 2001. We are seeking a broadly-trained generalist prepared to teach introductory and intermediate Latin courses as well as contribute to our general education program in the area of the humanities. A.B.D. in Latin required; Ph.D. preferred; teaching experience, publications, and competence in Greek desirable. Preference will be given to candidates whose work has a strong comparative or interdisciplinary dimension and who are conversant with contemporary theoretical approaches to Latin literature and Roman culture; we are especially interested in candidates with research and teaching backgrounds in such areas of Roman culture as gender studies, social history, and/or in the area of medieval studies, and in persons with experience using computer and web-based instructional tools. Evidence of strong commitment to both teaching and research. The successful applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States by August 16, 2001. To assure full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference by November 17, 2000 to Prof. Barbara E. Kurtz, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages, Campus Box 4300, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4300. Illinois State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action University encouraging diversity.
