Binghamton University SUNY invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical & Near Eastern Studies (CNES), beginning fall 2015. We seek a skilled scholar of material culture in the Roman world, broadly defined, with strong experience and interest in teaching Latin language courses at all levels. Specialization within these parameters is open, but should offer innovative perspectives on material and visual culture. A solid program of scholarship, including active fieldwork research, is desirable.
The successful candidate is expected to teach Latin at multiple levels and a large lecture course on Rome and Pompeii, as well as develop other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per academic semester (3/3). The successful candidate must have the PhD or its equivalent in hand by the start of the appointment.
This position has been approved for funding by the University administration. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample of no more than 20 pages, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, faculty observations, teaching philosophy statement) electronically in standard formats (e.g., Word doc, pdf) via Interview Exchange https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=58701. Arrange also to have sent three (3) letters of recommendation to: John H. Starks, Jr., Search Committee Chair, c/o Margaret Dwyer, Department of Classical & Near Eastern Studies (mdwyer@binghamton.edu)
Interviews will be conducted via Skype. Review of applications will begin May 22 and will continue until the position is filled. Expect electronic acknowledgement of receipt.