The Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures at Texas Tech University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Classics (Tenure Track) to begin Fall semester 2015. Candidates must have received the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
Candidates will have a specialization in one or more areas of Latin prose literature and a demonstrated commitment to research and publication. The ideal candidate will have a strong research interest in Roman rhetoric and will complement the existing strengths of the faculty. Teaching duties will include an M.A.-level survey of Latin Prose, graduate seminars within the candidate’s field of research as well as undergraduate language and culture courses, including Myth, Sports, and Roman Civilization . Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.
Send a cover letter (detailing relevant experience), CV, a short sample of published scholarly work, and three letters of recommendation to Mr. Lloyd Allred, Classics Search, Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures, Box 42071, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-2071. Apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/faculty-positions.php, Requisition ID 2195BR.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014, although applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be held at the SCS meetings in New Orleans this January.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and consider the needs of dual career couples.