McGILL UNIVERSITY – MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: The Department of History and Classical Studies of McGill University invites applications for the Phrixos B. Papachristidis Chair in Modern Greek Studies. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The Chair's research and teaching specialization is in modern Greek language and literature. Additional interests in the area of the Department of History and Classical Studies are an asset. Fluency in modern Greek is a requirement for the position. The Chair holder will oversee a Minor concentration in Neo-Hellenic Studies.
Please complete the online application: http://www.mcgill.ca/history/academic-job-opportunities/apply/. A letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy and three confidential letters of references are to be sent electronically to jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca.
Note:Applicants are asked to include the words "Papachristidis documents" in the subject line. Referees are asked to include the word "Papachristidis reference" in the subject line. Hard copies of reference letters will be requested at a later stage. Although letters should be addressed to Professor John Zucchi, Chair, Department of History and Classical Studies, McGill University, Lea 608, 855 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2T7, supporting documents as well as all inquiries concerning the search are to be sent to jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification. We draw your attention to the self-identification equity form available on our application website which we invite you to complete and return with your supporting documents, if you so wish.
McGill University is an English language institution, but knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
POSITION TWO: The Department of History and Classical Studies, in cooperation with the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), invites applications from mid-career scholars (advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) for a one-term Onassis Visiting Professorship in Classical Greek Archaeology (fall term 2011, September 1st to December 31st). The specific field of expertise is open. The successful candidate will be required to teach six credits (HIST 231 Archaeology of the Ancient World; CLAS 347 Special Topics in Classics: Classical Archaeology) and offer advice on the development of a new position in Classical Archaeology. The remuneration will be CAD $ 29,000.
Applications should include a cover letter and full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications. All inquiries and submissions should be sent electronically to the Director of Classical Studies, Professor Hans Beck (hans.beck@mcgill.ca), with the subject heading: “Archaeology position, fall 2011”. The deadline for receipt of applications is February 15, 2011.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification. McGill University is an English language institution, but knowledge of French would be considered an asset.