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The Department of Classics at Mount Allison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Greek and Latin literature, beginning in July, 2017. This is subject to budgetary approval.

The Department of Classics seeks a candidate with an active research programme, appropriate teaching experience and a demonstrated competency in computational research methods. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Classical mythology and Greek and Roman Tragedy and will be part of the introduction of a new program in Digital Humanities. The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Classics or a related area and should be willing to teach and research within the framework of the undergraduate programme in Classics. This appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor.

Mount Allison University has earned a national reputation for its excellent undergraduate programs. The Department of Classics teaches both introductory and advanced Greek and Latin language; it also comprises an active archaeology program, including Summer study in Italy. The University's facilities and growing emphasis on research support make this an attractive place to work, and our location is in a small historic town only 30 minutes from Moncton and its international airport.

An application should include a cover letter noting the courses or areas in which the applicant is prepared to teach, a curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and letters of recommendation from three referees, and should be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8880

Cover letters should be addressed to:

Dr. Bruce Robertson
Head and Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Classics
Mount Allison University
63D York St.
Sackville, NB E4L 1G9

Consideration of applications will commence on March 6, 2017

Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship or residency status in their application.