The Department of the Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time 9 month, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Lecturer in the area of Classical Greek Archaeology, beginning 16 August 2015. The position may be renewable subject to enrollments, funding, and positive performance reviews. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants must have a PhD in Classical Archaeology, Classics, or in an immediately relevant field by the start date. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities include six courses annually, in the area of Greek Archaeology and Art and Classical Civilization. To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Required information includes a cover letter, CV/resume, short writing sample (15 pages), evidence of excellence in teaching (evaluations, sample syllabi, and a statement of teaching philosophy), and contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three references. To ensure full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by April 3, 2015; letters of reference must be received by April 10, 2015. Referees will be contacted electronically upon the submission of the application.
The University is noted for its extensive library holdings in Classics and related fields and for its museums, with excellent collections of ancient Mediterranean artifacts. The Department of the Classics also publishes the journal Illinois Classical Studies. Inquiries should be addressed to Antony Augoustakis, Chair of the Search Committee, aaugoust@illinois.edu or 217-333-7327. Additional information about the Department of the Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can be found at http://www.classics.uiuc.edu/. For further information please contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu.
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