MARSHALL UNIVERSITY – HUNTINGTON, WV
The Department of Classics at Marshall University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in August, 2006. Ph.D. required. The candidate should have broad training in Greek and Roman literature and a research specialty in Latin Literature. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full range of undergraduate and graduate Latin courses and also classics courses including mythology, literature in translation, and ancient civilizations. The Classics Department is closely aligned with the Humanities program, and teaching in interdisciplinary team-taught courses is expected. Evidence of excellence in teaching is essential, in particular a versatile competence in the discipline and strong commitment to innovative and interactive teaching. Evidence of active research is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, samples of research and course syllabi, and three supporting letters by November 1, 2005 to Dr. Charles Lloyd, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Classics, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755. More information about our department and program can be found at www.marshall.edu/classical-studies. The department plans to begin reviewing applications on November 1^st and will interview in Montreal in January 2006. Position is open until it is filled. Marshall University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
