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 2007. PhD required. The candidate should have broad training in Greek and Roman literature. Research specialty is open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach elementary Greek and Greek Civilization, as well as undergraduate and graduate Latin courses and classics courses including mythology and literature in translation. 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 a 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, 2006 to Dr. Caroline A. Perkins, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Classics, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755. (Phone: 304-696-2701; email Perkins@Marshall.edu.) More information about our department and program can be found at http://www.marshall.edu/classical-studies. The department plans to begin reviewing applications on November 1 and will interview in San Diego in January 2007. Position is open until it is filled. Marshall University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
