The Classics Program of Hunter College, City University of New York, invites applications for a Doctoral Lecturer in Classics, beginning in fall 2023. This is a full-time appointment with a renewable contract and eligibility for a Certificate of Continuous Service. The normal teaching load is four courses per semester. We welcome scholars with different specializations related to the ancient Mediterranean world. The successful candidate will be expected to teach broadly in classics at all undergraduate levels including courses in Greek and Roman literature in translation, classical civilization courses, and specialized topic courses. We are seeking someone who will be able to teach and organize our offerings that contribute to the general education program at Hunter, including courses in classical mythology, the Greek and Latin Roots of English, and classical civilizations and literature. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to curricular development and perform administrative duties within the program. Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.
For full consideration, all materials should be received by March 6, 2023. First-round interviews will be conducted remotely over Zoom; finalists will visit the campus in person. The search will continue until the position is filled.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to teach both ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels is required. All Lecturer positions require a minimum of Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College. PhD degree in Classics is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence or strong promise of excellence in the teaching of the ancient Mediterranean world and the Greek and Latin languages. We seek applicants who have the ability to cooperate with faculty, students, and staff of all backgrounds for the good of the institution, and who are committed to encouraging and supporting our highly diverse student body.
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience ($56,821 - $98,309) CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 26408. Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _or ç)). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
- A letter of application describing teaching and research interests
- Curriculum Vitae/ Resume Writing sample (in pdf format)
- Graduate school transcripts
- The names of three references (note that we are not requesting letters of reference in the initial application).
Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.
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