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The Department of Classics at Brown University has been authorized to search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Byzantine Greek Studies. We seek a scholar whose work centers on the languages and literatures of the Eastern Roman Empire, and who has demonstrated competencies in one or more technical sub-disciplines, such as paleography and codicology, textual criticism, and/or epigraphy. The ability to teach in Byzantine Studies comes with the expectation that the successful candidate can also offer courses in Ancient Greek and Latin as necessary. Experience in university-level teaching and a strong research trajectory are prerequisites for this position. The Ph.D. must be in hand before July 1, 2025, the starting date of this appointment. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter, a brief statement of their experience and/or ideas for prioritizing diversity and inclusion in their teaching and research, at least three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Applications received by November 1, 2024 are assured of full review. Please submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/153007. For further information please contact the chair of the search committee, Prof. Joseph Pucci, at Joseph_Pucci@brown.edu.

Application Materials

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter, a brief statement of their experience and/or ideas for prioritizing diversity and inclusion in their teaching and research, at least three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample.

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