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TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE – Position #2/2020-21

CLST 205 – Ancient Humour; LATN 110 A and LATN 110 B Introductory Latin

LATIN 321/421/8xx Latin Prose

Department of Classics

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Classics at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Ancient Humour CLST 205 (winter term) This is an on-campus, blended learning course with an expected enrolment of around 600 students. Introductory Latin LATN 110 A (fall term) and LATN 110 B (winter term) is an on-campus lecture course with enrolment of around 50 students. Latin Prose LATIN 321/421/8xx (fall term) is a small combined seminar course with a small enrolment. Candidates should have a Ph.D, and teaching experience at the University level in Classics. This is a fall/winter appointment for the period September 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021, with classes in session from September 10, 2020 to December 4, 2020 and January 4, 2021 to April 1, 2021

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Department of Classics, Judy Vanhooser, classics@queensu.ca (613)533-2745

The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/queens-qufa-collective-agreement.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

Dr. R. Drew Griffith, Head of Department

Department of Classics

Queen’s University

Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

Email address Classics@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until March 31st. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the Department of Classics can be found at http://www.queensu.ca/classics .