The Vassar College Department of Greek and Roman Studies invites applications for the Blegen Research Fellowship in 2017-18. Vassar College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Applicants who have demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Fellowship is intended for a scholar who needs a year of reduced teaching responsibility to develop or bring to fruition a major research project. The Fellowship is tenable for one year. Area of specialty is open though we are especially interested in scholars working on aspects of the ancient world not normally covered by our regular course offerings. Candidates must have the PhD in hand at time of application and should have at least one year of full time teaching experience, preferably more.
In 2017-18 the Fellow will teach an intermediate Latin class and a seminar at the advanced level related to the Fellow's research interests. It should be of interest to qualified members of the general student population, not just majors in Greek and Roman Studies. Preference is given to candidates who can offer courses on subjects not normally taught in our curriculum and which have the potential for being cross-listed with other departments.
The Fellowship carries a salary appropriate to the Fellow's experience, plus benefits, and includes the use, without cost, of a furnished three-bedroom apartment (including utilities).
To apply, please visit https://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52155 to link to the posting for this position. Candidates are asked to submit a curriculum vitae; a statement describing the content and current status of your proposed research project; one or two suggestions for the course in English translation mentioned above (include title and brief course description); a representative sample of work (e.g. dissertation chapter, conference presentation, published article); and the names of three academic references who should be asked to submit references following the instructions on the application web site. Questions may be directed to Rachel Friedman, Chair of Greek and Roman Studies, at rafriedman@vassar.edu. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2017.