The Department of Classics at The University of Iowa invites applications for an 80%-time three-year Visiting Assistant Professor, to begin August 19, 2015. This is a non-tenure track position. The teaching load is six courses per academic year. In the first year the successful candidate will teach Elementary Latin Composition, Third-Semester Latin, and an on-line Medical Terminology course in the Fall and Fourth-semester Greek, an etymology course, and Medical-Terminology in the Spring. The department also expects the candidate to develop a lecture-course for 100 undergraduates that complements current offerings and helps attract new majors. Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Salary is dependent on candidate's experience and credentials.
For a complete job description and to apply go to https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/66387. Electronic attachments to the online application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation. Official graduate transcripts(s) should be mailed to Classics Department, 210 Jefferson Building, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242. Screening of applications begins May 8, 2015; position will be listed on U Iowa web site until May 25, 2015. Applicants are also encouraged to submit evidence of teaching ability and expertise. All applications will be acknowledged, and applicants will be informed when the position has been filled. Inquiries: conatact John Finamore at john-finamore@uiowa.edu.
The Department of Classics and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.