POMONA COLLEGE – CLAREMONT, CA
Pomona College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classics, to begin in the academic year 2011-12. The Department of Classics is part of the intercollegiate Classics program of the Claremont Colleges, which consists of six full-time positions and draws on faculty in allied disciplines.
Candidates should be specialists in Greek history who have an excellent command of both Greek and Latin languages and a breadth of knowledge in Greek and Roman literature. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Greek and Latin languages and literature as well as courses in Greek History and a survey course on the history of the ancient Mediterranean (including units on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome). Ph.D. preferred; ABD's who will complete their dissertation by September 2011 may be considered.
Applications should include a letter that describes academic and intellectual background, interests, and experience; a curriculum vitae; transcripts of graduate work and a list of other coursework in Greek, Latin, and ancient history; a writing sample; a list of courses taught and in what capacity; and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent to Prof. Richard McKirahan, Department of Classics, Pomona College, 551 N. College Ave., Claremont, California 91711.
Review of application will begin on November 15, 2010; applications received by that date will receive full consideration. For more information about the department and the position, please contact Prof. McKirahan at rmckirahan@pomona.edu.