OBERLIN COLLEGE – OBERLIN, OH
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 year, beginning fall semester of 2009 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses in Classical Civilization and Classical Languages and Literature. The candidate will offer an introductory course in Roman History, as well as a more specialized course in Classical Civilization of his/her own design. S/he will also teach at the beginning and advanced level in our ancient languages sequences. The ability to teach Latin is required; preference will be given to candidates able to teach Greek as well. Special expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Roman social or political history; Latin prose; Greek or Roman archaeology; modern critical theory.
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2009-10. 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 course 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 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, King Building 105, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074 by February 15, 2009. Application materials received after that date 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.