LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY – LOS ANGELES, CA
The Department of Classics and Archaeology of Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a full-time, entry-level, tenure-track position for a Latinist/Archaeologist (approx. 2/3 of courses would fall under the Latinist role). Teaching responsibilities include all levels of Latin language and literature, elementary and intermediate Greek language, and typically one course per semester in Archaeology. Fields of specialization are open; preference will be given to a candidate with solid Latin credentials as well as a background in Greco-Roman and Mediterranean material culture, with an ability to teach one or more courses involving artifacts, art, architecture, and/or the art and archaeology of Rome, Greece or other ancient cities or complexes. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate and teach cultural awareness of the connections between peoples of the ancient classical world in Europe, Africa and Asia in order to broaden our students’ awareness of the interactions of the Classical traditions beyond Greece and Italy.
A Ph.D. is required. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how the candidate would approach teaching a diverse group of students, and a writing sample (25 pages max.) such as a dissertation/book chapter or journal article to Prof. Matthew Dillon, Chair, Department of Classics and Archaeology, Suite 3700, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The application deadline is Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011.
Loyola Marymount University, a comprehensive Catholic university in the mainstream of American higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)