The Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a one-year, full-time, visiting appointment in Latin literature at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in July 2017. We seek a specialist in Latin poetry or Roman drama, their reception in the modern world, and classical reception or performance theory. The candidate should be able to offer courses in Latin at all levels, along with courses in classical civilization related to their literary interests. Candidates with experience in the digital humanities, and who are also able to offer courses in Greek language and literature, will be given preference. The teaching load is five courses a year. The PhD must be in hand by the time of the appointment. Applications should be addressed to Professor Christopher Parslow, Chair, at
http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/5705.
A complete application will include a letter of application, CV, the email address for three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample (dissertation chapter, research publication, conference presentation, etc.) of no more than 25 pages, and a statement that details your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds. The application deadline is January 30, 2017. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups.