PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
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 2008. 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 and Latin as appropriate to the candidate's expertise. Send a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching experience, and three letters of reference to: Classics Search, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, Weaver Building, Box A, University Park, PA 16802-5500. Applications may also be sent by e-mail to sjm1@psu.edu or by fax to (814) 863-7840. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates holding a Ph.D. by the time of appointment will be preferred. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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 2008. Applications are welcome from candidates with active research interests in any area or period of ancient Greek poetry or prose. Primary teaching responsibilities include Greek language and literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels and large lecture courses on Greek mythology and civilization. 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 department's web page can be found at: http://www3.la.psu.edu/cams). Requirements include Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment, teaching experience, and evidence of scholarly publication(s). Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing (no more than thirty pages), and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Stephen Wheeler, Chair, Hellenist Search Committee, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Penn State, Box A, 108 Weaver Bldg., University Park, PA 16802-5500, USA. Applications received by November 26, 2007 are assured of consideration; however, all dossiers will be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews of selected candidates will be conducted at the 2008 Annual APA/AIA Meeting in Chicago, January 3-6, 2008. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.