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The University of Arizona’s Department of Religious Studies and Classics is seeking to hire a Latinist at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to start on August 14, 2017. The area of specialty is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with a research specialty in Latin poetry of the late Republic and early empire. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda in their specialization, to teach Latin at all levels (undergraduate and graduate) as well as a broad range of Classics courses in translation, and to supervise students in our MA program. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester. The department is interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and familiarity with a range of Latin teaching methodologies. Priority will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in hand. You can learn more about Classics at the University of Arizona through our website, http://classics.arizona.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2016. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype in early January. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Karen Seat at kkseat@email.arizona.edu.

To apply, please visit the following website: http://uacareers.com/postings/13773.

All applications must include: 1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, teaching experience, and, if applicable, previous administrative experience, service activities, and/or outreach 2) a curriculum vitae 3) documentation of teaching accomplishments 4) a scholarly writing sample (dissertation chapter, published paper, conference presentation, etc.; maximum 25 pages) 5) contact information for three professional references within your application. The three professional references that you list will receive an email upon the successful online submission of your application. This email will ask your references to provide a letter of reference for you.

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.