PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY - UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at The Pennsylvania State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track or tenured appointment in Greek language and literature at the assistant or associate professor level, beginning August 2004. 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 all 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 30 pages), and three letters of recommendation to Professor Philip Baldi, Chair, Hellenist Search Committee, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Penn State, 108 Weaver Bldg., Box A, University Park, PA 16802-5500, USA. Applications received by November 14, 2003 are assured of consideration, however, all dossiers will be accepted until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
The Pennsylvania State University - UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Hebrew - Penn State is seeking candidates for a rank-open, tenure-line appointment in Hebrew. Tenure-track or tenured according to rank and qualifications. Starting date: August 2004 preferred. Ph.D. in Hebrew, Comparative Literature, Near Eastern Studies, Jewish Studies, or related field, and relevant teaching experience required. Candidates must have broad knowledge of the Hebrew language: areas of further specialization and research program may include (but are not limited to) Classical, Rabbinic or Modern Hebrew, comparative approaches to Hebrew texts (including ancient, medieval, and/or modern), comparative Semitics, classical Hebrew elements in later literatures, literatures of the diaspora and Israel, Israelite or Jewish texts, parshanut or Jewish thought. Ability to teach Hebrew at all levels of the curriculum required. Knowledge of additional languages a plus. The successful candidate will help direct and develop our Hebrew language curriculum. S/he will hold an appointment in the Jewish Studies Program, with a tenure home, as appropriate, in the Department of Comparative Literature or the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies or another unit. Salary competitive. Our tenure-track teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 per semester). Applications received by November 17, 2003, will receive full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. Send letter, c.v., and names and addresses of 3 references to Chair, Hebrew Search Committee, c/o Cindy Bierly, Box CB, Department of Comparative Literature, 311 Burrowes Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 USA. Applications may also be sent by email to <cqb2@psu.edu> or by Fax to (814) 863-8882. Penn State is committed to Affirmative Action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.