PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – STATE COLLEGE, PA
The Penn State Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and the Jewish Studies Program seeks applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track appointment in Judaism of the Hellenistic and Roman worlds. This appointment, divided between the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and the Jewish Studies Program, will begin in August, 2013. Applications are welcome from candidates with active research interests in any area of this field, including, but not limited to, history, religion, literature, archeology, and language. Candidates must have the ability to teach courses in a source language (Hebrew, Greek, or Latin). The department embraces the entire Mediterranean world in antiquity within its purview and therefore welcomes candidates who can contribute to dialogue across the fields of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. The successful applicant should also demonstrate an active research agenda, and be able to contribute immediately to both graduate and undergraduate teaching in the department. Ability to teach lower-level courses is essential. Requirements include Ph.D. completed by July, 2013, teaching experience, and evidence of scholarly publication. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing (no more than thirty pages), and three letters of recommendation. Please go to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ to apply. Applications received by November 1, 2012 are assured of full consideration, but dossiers will be accepted until the position is filled. Senior scholars will be eligible and considered applicants for the Chaiken Family Chair. Those who have applied for the Chaiken Family Chair need not apply for this position and will be considered for both openings. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workplace.