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OBERLIN COLLEGE – OBERLIN, OH

Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics. The Classics Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one academic year, beginning fall semester of 2010 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach a total of five courses, including three in Latin language and literature, and one course of the candidate’s own design in the Classical Civilization sequence. Ability to teach Latin at all levels is required. Expertise in Latin poetry is desirable. Some preference will be given to candidates also able to teach intermediate Greek. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. or ABD status (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2010). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.

The Department of Classics has four full-time faculty and teaches a wide range of courses in Classical civilization, including Greek and Latin Literature, ancient history, and ancient archaeology. Courses in ancient philosophy, art, and religion are offered by cooperating members in other departments. For further information on the department, please see http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/classics/. Phone 440-775-8390; Fax 440-775-8084.

To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, should be sent to Kirk Ormand, Chair, Department of Classics, Oberlin College, King Building 105, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 by April 7, 2010. Please do not send writing samples at this time. Application materials received after April 7 may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty.