ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – BLOOMINGTON, IL
Ancient History/Latin Search
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Ancient History/Latin, beginning August, 2013. Ph.D. in ancient history with an MA in Latin preferred. Must possess a broad competence in ancient history with a specialization in Roman history and the ability to teach Latin at all levels. We are also particularly interested in candidates who can teach in at least two of the following areas: Greece and the Near East, Roman art and archaeology and Late Antiquity. The position will be housed in the History Department but will also have substantial obligations in the Greek and Roman Studies Program. Teaching load is 6 courses per year to include 4 courses in ancient history (including both Roman and Greek history) and two Latin language courses.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a writing sample, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation by November 15, 2012. Electronic applications, clearly labeled in a single file, are preferred. Clearly labeled electronic letters of recommendation may also be submitted. These should be sent to administrative assistant Patra Noonan (e-mail: pnoonan@iwu.edu). Applications may also be mailed to: Professor April Schultz, Chair, Department of History, Illinois Wesleyan University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900. (email:aschultz@iwu.edu). First-round interviews will be conducted at the APA/AIA meeting in Seattle. For further information, see our jobs web page at: http//www.iwu.edu/~iwujobs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Diverse Work Force.