The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2023 in Roman Archaeology. The Department seeks a broadly trained Roman archaeologist specializing in the visual and material culture in the eastern Roman provinces, encompassing North Africa/the Maghreb, as well as the Levant, Greece, and Turkey. Applications from colleagues working on any period from the Republic through to Late Antiquity are welcomed. The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate should be able to teach a variety of courses on Roman art and archaeology in Rome, Italy, and the western Roman provinces as well as in the east. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to research excellence, advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and teaching to multiple constituencies, including graduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of developing and teaching a diverse and inclusive curriculum, including interdisciplinary programs and other college-wide initiatives, such as the 360 Program and the Emily Balch Seminars. Experience in and commitment to fieldwork is desirable but not required. A Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology or a closely relevant field is required by the start date.
The College will be as flexible as possible in determining the nature of any interviews or meetings (virtual/remote and/or in-person interaction) that are conducted for this search.
Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts college for women with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students. We have a student body of 1,421 undergraduates (32 percent are U.S. students of color and 15 percent are international students). There are 353 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, a statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a writing sample to the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Department Search Committee via Interfolio. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Department Search Committee. Applications received by September 23, 2022 will receive full consideration
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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