The Department of Classics at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Latin literature to commence in August of 2017 for a period of one year renewable up to two additional one-year periods. Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2017 is required. The successful candidate will be able to teach Latin and Greek at all levels, and will be able to offer courses on Roman literature, history, and culture in translation, including classics courses within CWRU’s SAGES program (see http://sages.case.edu/2015/01/22/what-is-the-sages-program-2/). The normal teaching load is 3/3.
The CWRU Classics Department is primarily an undergraduate program, with majors in Classical Philology, Classical Civilization (including concentrations in Archaeology, History and Literature in Translation), and Classical Tradition. Class sizes are small and the students are generally both able and motivated. We also have a Graduate Certificate program (Postbac), an MA Program with concentrations in Classics and Classics and Medieval Studies is making its way through the approval process, and the Department is closely linked with the World Literature Program, which offers an MA with a concentration in Classics.
The department comprises a highly diverse and interdisciplinary group of colleagues, all of whom maintain significant connections with other areas of the humanities with many holding secondary appointments. In keeping with the department’s current profile, then, we seek versatile and well-rounded applicants interested in linking the department with other departments at CWRU, with the regional high school Latin programs, with the local archaeological community, and with the major local museums.
Applications consisting of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae (including courses taught), an article or chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference (directly from referees) should be sent electronically to Jessica Jurcak (jessica.jurcak@case.edu; 216-368-2348). Review of applications will commence on or shortly after February 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions concerning this position may be directed to Paul Iversen, Chair, Department of Classics, CWRU (paul.iversen@cwru.edu or 216-368-2352).
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.