Pennsylvania State University

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – UNIVERSITY PARK, PA (Three Positions)

1. The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at The Pennsylvania State University seeks applicants for a one-year non-tenure track position in classical languages and literature beginning August 2009. The successful candidate will instruct five courses, including classical mythology, general education courses in classical literature or civilization, as well as language courses in Greek as appropriate to the candidate's expertise. Electronic submission of applications is preferred. Please submit applications to sjm1@psu.edu via email or by fax to (814) 863-7840. Please include a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching experience, and three letters of reference. If using postal mail send to: Classics Search, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, Weaver Building, Box B, University Park, PA 16802-5500. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates holding a PhD by the time of appointment will be preferred. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
   
2. Search suspended POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at The Pennsylvania State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track appointment in Greek language and literature at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2009. We are particularly interested in scholars working on the ancient Greek prose tradition or Hellenistic and/or Roman-period literature, though candidates specializing in other aspects of Greek literature are also encouraged to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities include Greek language and literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels and lecture courses on Greek civilization and/or myth. Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment and a clear research agenda. Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing (no more than thirty pages), and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission of all materials except letters of recommendation is preferred; please send to Sandi Moyer, Administrative Assistant, sjm1@psu.edu. Material that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to Prof. Daniel Berman, Chair, Hellenist Search Committee, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Penn State University, Box A, 108 Weaver Bldg., University Park, PA 16802-5500, USA. Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2008. Preliminary interviews of selected candidates will be conducted at the APA/AIA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, January 8-11, 2009. More information about the department may be found at http://www.cams.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
   
3. Penn State University seeks a tenure track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the History of Early Christianity and the New Testament. The appointment will be housed in the Religious Studies Program and the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. The successful candidate will present a well-established scholarly portfolio and research program, strong credentials in the relevant languages, and a commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching. Electronic submission of letter of application and curriculum vitae are preferred. Please send to Sandi Moyer, Administrative Assistant, sjm1@psu.edu. If materials cannot be submitted electronically, please mail to: Early Christianity Search, Box B, 108 Weaver Building, University Park, PA 16802. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information on the Program in Religious Studies go to http://www.history.psu.edu. For more information on the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies go to http://www.cams.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.