KENYON COLLEGE - Gambier, Oh
Joint Appointment in Classics and The Integrated Program In Humane Studies (IPHS). Kenyon College seeks to make a joint appointment in Classics (including Ancient History) and IPHS. This is a definite tenure-track position with initial appointment of three years, beginning July 1, 2002.
The primary research interest of applicants should be Ancient Greek and/or Roman History. The successful applicant will be competent to teach Greek and Latin languages at all levels. Through 2006, position will entail teaching half-time in Classics and half-time in IPHS' year-long Odyssey of the West course, a textually oriented course involving works ranging from classical antiquity through modern period. After 2006, position will be full-time in Classics. Interest in such related fields as mythology, archaeology, religion, philosophy, gender studies, or another specialty is welcome. Applicants should hold the Ph.D. by June, 2002 and be able to document effectiveness as a teacher. Teaching load is 3:2.
Please send (1) a letter of application, including teaching approaches and interests and research interests; (2) a list of graduate courses completed; (3) a curriculum vitae; and (4) three letters of reference to Professor Robert Bennett, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Classics, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio 43022 (740-427-5060; BENNETTR@kenyon.edu; department homepage http://www2kenyon.edu/depts/classics/classhpg.htm). Review of applications will begin October 31 and continue until position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at APA annual meeting in Philadelphia, January 3-6, 2002.
An equal opportunity employer, Kenyon is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty, offers domestic partner benefits, and encourages applications of women and minority candidates.