The Department of Classics at Princeton University announces a position in Roman History of the imperial period at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track), specialization open, to begin in September 2018. Candidates with a special interest in material culture are also encouraged to apply. Teaching opportunities for the successful candidate will include graduate seminars, undergraduate courses in lecture as well as seminar format, and language courses. Candidates are expected to have the PhD in hand by the start of the appointment.
Interested candidates should apply online at webpage with cover letter, CV, scholarly writing sample of not more than 30 pages, and the names of three referees. Applicants should ask their referees to write by November 6, 2017, when applications will begin to be reviewed by the search committee. Applicants who wish to be considered for interviews at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Classical Studies in Boston, January 4th-7th,2018, should have all materials submitted by November 6, 2017 for review.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Princeton is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.