Northwestern University, Department of Classics, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 1999-2000
The Department of Classics at Northwestern University has just received approval to appoint a Mellon Post-doctoral fellow (1999). The area of specialization is open. The appointment is from September 1999, for a period of two years. We are seeking candidates with strong research potential and teaching abilities. The Mellon Fellow will be assigned half thenormal number of formal courses annually expected of regular faculty members, allowing more time for the pursuit of independent scholarly research. The Fellow will be expected to attend departmental colloquia, and to present one colloquium each year. Fellows may also take part in the activities of Northwestern's Center for the Humanities and of other Northwestern research centers. Salary - competitive, with additional funding for professional travel, computer support, etc. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Applications, including a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing, a brief research proposal, teaching record, and three letters of reference should be submitted to Professor Ahuvia Kahane, Chair, Mellon Search Committee, Department of Classics, Northwestern University, Kresge Hall, 1859 Sheridan Hall, Evanston, IL 60208-2200, tel. 847/491-7597; fax 847/491-7598; email s-benjamin2@nwu.edu. The deadline for applications is February 15th.