Gettysburg College invites applications for a two-year visiting faculty position in Archaeology at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, which will be a joint appointment shared by the Departments of Classics and Anthropology (http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/classics/ ; http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/anthropology/ ) beginning August 2015.
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Classics, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related fields, a commitment to teaching in the liberal arts tradition, and aim to involve undergraduate students in his or her research. The successful candidate’s research and teaching interests should center on the greater Mediterranean area and its prehistory or later historic civilizations. The teaching load is 3/3, and will include an introductory Archaeology course (ANTH 106) for majors and non-majors, as well as courses on Mediterranean archaeology, Classical civilizations, topical electives for both programs, and a course for College’s First Year Seminar program. Ability to teach Greek or Latin is desirable.
Applicants should apply online at http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/1086. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy must be submitted. The statement of teaching philosophy must include the candidate’s experience, ability to design and assess learning outcomes, and research goals. In addition, applicants should enter the names and email addresses of three professional references. After the search committee’s preliminary selection of candidates, professional references will be contacted by Gettysburg College via email to submit letters of recommendation electronically. At least one individual should be able to speak to the candidate’s teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2014. Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. GailAnn Rickert at grickert@gettysburg.edu or Dr. Matthew Amster at mamster@gettysburg.edu .
Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of approximately 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability.