The Ancient Studies Department at the University of Maryland Baltimore County invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer for the fall semester 2017. A Ph.D. in a discipline related to the ancient world is preferred by the time of appointment; candidates who are ABD will also be considered. A commitment to inclusive excellence is required. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher trained in ancient Greek and Latin, have experience with delivery of online content, and be able to teach Classical Mythology in both hybrid and online formats, Greek Civilization, and Intermediate Latin.
Applications for this position will be handled exclusively through Interfolio. The URL for applications is: apply.interfolio.com/43344. A complete application will include the following: (1) letter of application; (2) current c.v.; (3) statement of commitment to inclusive excellence that demonstrates a capacity for pedagogically productive responses to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds; (4) teaching portfolio establishing potential for excellence in teaching (e.g. teaching narrative, syllabi, and selected evaluations); (5) three letters of recommendation.
Please direct questions to Prof. David Rosenbloom, Chair of Ancient Studies (dsrose@umbc.edu). Review of applications will begin 11 August 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Finalist interviews will be conducted via Skype.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research, and service. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity. We encourage applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.