Summary:
The Classics Department at Colorado College announces a one-year, non-tenure track sabbatical-replacement Assistant Professor of Classics position to begin in August 2017.
Colorado College is a leading national liberal arts college with a distinctive academic calendar called the Block Plan, in which students take one course at a time. The teaching load for this position will consist of six regular courses, two of which will be intermediate Latin (the author/genre of candidate’s choosing in consultation with the department chair) and Roman history (one from our three part, chronological sequence). Other electives might deal with gender and sexuality, mythology, historiography, etc. and be reflective of the candidate’s research interests. The college supports active scholarship via travel to conferences and internal grant opportunities.
The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community. Further, Colorado College is dedicated to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to inclusive practices in teaching, learning, and working. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.
The department plans to hold interviews at the SCS/AIA in January, and to invite one or more top candidates for an on-campus interview in February or March 2017.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2016; we will continue to consider applications until the position is filled.
Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in classics or a closely-related field is required, but ABD will be considered. The department values both depth and breadth in the field. Applicants must be able to teach a wide range of courses across the department’s language, literature, history and cultural studies curriculum.
Instructions:
A successful candidate must exhibit the potential for excellence in teaching and for contributing to the department’s scholarly activities. The application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a writing sample (~20 pages, dissertation chapter, conference presentation, published paper), and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching ability). All materials should be submitted to https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/search. Please submit via email any questions you may have to ocramer@coloradocollege.edu.
All applicants need to list at least three references to submit letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching ability). The application site will send emails to references with instructions for electronic submission.