PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY – TACOMA, WA
The Classics Program in the Department of Languages and Literatures at Pacific Lutheran University invites applications for a two-year, full-time visiting appointment for 2008-2010. A generalist Ph.D. or A.B.D. is sought who should be prepared to teach first- and second-year Greek and Latin, Mythology, and Greek and Roman Civilization courses.
Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university of 3,600 students that offers a balanced curriculum integrating the liberal arts and professional programs. The university's primary mission is to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. It serves a diverse clientele and endorses the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action. PLU is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with it. The Lutheran identity of the institution is taken seriously as a resource for sustaining rigorous, critical education. The university cultivates freedom of inquiry and teaching as part of its commitment to its Lutheran heritage.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and evidence of a solid teaching record via e-mail (or by U.S. post – Languages and Literatures, Classics, PLU, Tacoma, WA 98447) to Professor Eric D. Nelson (nelsoned@plu.edu) and Professor Rochelle Snee (sneere@plu.edu). Review of applications will begin April 30, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.