McMASTER UNIVERSITY - HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
The Department of Classics at McMaster University invites applications for a 12-month contractually limited appointment in the area of Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2004. The salary floor at the rank of Assistant Professor as of July 1, 2004 will be $49,861.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics or near completion with teaching experience in relevant courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 6 three-unit undergraduate courses in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization.
Applicants should send a letter of application, together with a curriculum vitae to: Dr. Howard Jones, Chair, Department of Classics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2, Canada. Fax: 905-577-6930.
Applications must be received by April 15, 2004, and applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to reach the department by the same date.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
The Department of Classics at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Ancient Greek History at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to commence July 1, 2004. Minimum annual salary at the Assistant Professor rank will be $49,861 as of July 1, 2004.
McMaster University is a research intensive university and the Department of Classics has undergraduate degree programs in Greek, Latin, and classical culture, as well as programs leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics or Ancient History, with specialization in Ancient Greek History and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, with a clearly defined research program which will result in publication. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ancient history (including Greek historical writers in the original) and classical culture and to contribute to all aspects of the Department's graduate program. The ability to teach courses in Greek and Latin is essential. The ability to teach an undergraduate course in non-Graeco-Roman civilizations will be considered an advantage.
Applicants should send a letter of application, together with a curriculum vitae and a sample of their writing to Dr. Howard Jones, Chair, Department of Classics, McMaster University, 1280 Main West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2 Canada (Fax: 905-577-6930). Applications must be received by November 30, 2003, and applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to reach the Department by the same date.
The Department expects to be conducting interviews at the January 2004 meeting of the American Philological Association in San Francisco.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.