KNOX COLLEGE – GALESBURG, IL
Knox College invites applications for a one-year position at the assistant professor level in ancient history (classical or ancient near east), to begin September 2008. The teaching load will be six courses over three 10-week terms (two courses each term), including one course on "The Ancient Mediterranean World." Preference will be given to candidates with broad training (more than one geographic sphere and/or more than one time period). Knox is an independent, highly selective liberal arts institution with a diverse student body and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. For more information about Knox: http://www.knox.edu. Send a cover letter, c.v., graduate transcript, three letters of reference, brief descriptions of courses you would propose to teach, and sample syllabi from relevant courses you have taught in the past to: Professor Penny S. Gold, Chair, Department of History, Knox College, 2 E. South St., Galesburg, IL 61401. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure fullest consideration, applications should arrive by April 11. Qualifications: PhD or advanced ABD in history. Knox College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. In keeping with its 170-year commitment to access, Knox actively encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
The Department of Classics at Knox College invites applications for a full-time visiting position at the instructor or assistant professor level, to begin September 2008. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The teaching load will be two courses per term (six courses over three 10-week terms). We seek candidates who are broadly trained and are prepared to teach Latin and Greek as well as courses on Greek and Roman antiquity. Some preference will be given to candidates with specialization in Greek literature, art or material culture. PhD or advanced ABD in classics is required.
Knox is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a diverse student body and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. For more information about Knox, consult the website: http://www.knox.edu. To apply, send a cover letter, c.v., graduate transcript, and three letters of reference. Please also include a summary of research interests and brief descriptions of courses you would propose to teach (or have taught) on some aspect of Greek or Roman culture in translation. Applications should be sent to: Professor Stephen Fineberg, Department of Classics, Knox College K-14, 2 E. South St., Galesburg, IL 61401. PH: 309-342-1858. sfineber@knox.edu. Applications should arrive by December 28. We will be interviewing at the APA Meetings in Chicago, IL, January 2008.
Knox College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative action employer; in keeping with its 170-year commitment to access, Knox College encourages applications members of underrepresented groups.