OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY –DELAWARE, OH
The Department of Humanities and Classics invites applications for a wide-ranging Classics position. The applicants (Ph.D. in hand by 15 June 2005 and with teaching experience) should demonstrate both scholarly research activity in their ancient specialties and in comparative approaches across time and space. The approved position, for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, will commence August 2005. Candidates should have broad training in the ancient world and ability and enthusiasm for teaching both Latin and Greek language courses at all undergraduate levels. The appointment will share our commitment to the life and mission of the liberal arts college. Specialists in Latin studies are encouraged to apply; we will also consider candidates with Hellenist research interests. The new appointment's teaching responsibilities will include, depending on interests, some combination of the following Classical civilization courses: Folklore (mythology), Women in antiquity, Greek and Latin literatures in translation, Ancient novels in translation, Introductory Archaeology, and Humanities courses such as "Love and Sexuality."
Applicants should send (hard copies only) the following: letter of application, CV, dossier with three or more letters of evaluation, actual syllabuses and writing samples or publications. Send materials to: Donald Lateiner, Chair, Humanities-Classics, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware OH 43015. We expect to conduct initial interviews at the APA-AIA meetings, 6-9 January 2005.
Applications received by 30 November receive first consideration; deadline for receipt of all materials: 15 December 2004. Ohio Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We encourage minorities and women to apply.