LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – CHICAGO, IL
The Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 1, 2008. Competitive candidates will have completed their doctorates and be pursuing scholarly specializations in the religions of the ancient Mediterranean world (applications from individuals with expertise in Judaism and the region of Palestine are especially encouraged). They must be able to offer a broad range of courses in classical studies, including ancient Greek and Roman religions; in Latin and Greek at all levels; and in the religions, history, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world. Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to scholarly research and publication are required. Candidates should apply on line at www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51574 with a letter of application detailing their experience and interests, and a current CV. They should also send materials related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications to Dr. Jacqueline Long, Chairman, Search Committee, c/o Abigail Schmidt, Department of Classical Studies, Loyola University Chicago, Crown Center 581, 1001-25 W. Loyola Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60626. Third, they should arrange to have referees send three letters of recommendation to Dr. Long, at the same postal address. Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2007; interviewing of candidates will occur at the Annual Meeting of the American Philological Association in Chicago in January, 2008. Loyola University Chicago, Chicago's Jesuit Catholic university, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged. For further information about Loyola University Chicago, please consult the university's website at www.luc.edu.
