POMONA COLLEGE – CLAREMONT, CA
Pomona College invites applications for a possible two-year position in Classics, to begin in the academic year 2009-10. The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities in the Department of Classics and the Department of History. 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. The Pomona College History Department, made up of eleven full-time positions, offers a curriculum that emphasizes cultural diversity and cross-cultural connections.
Candidates should be specialists in ancient history who can teach Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Greek and Latin languages as well as courses in ancient history, in particular a survey of the ancient Mediterranean. The teaching load is five courses per year (three in Classics, two in History) on a semester system. Ph.D. preferred; ABD's will be considered. Review of applications will begin March 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter that describes academic and intellectual background, interests, and experience; a curriculum vitae; transcripts of graduate work; a writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Applicants for the tenure-track position advertised in October 2008 need only send a letter stating that they wish to be considered for this position.
Pomona College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Applications should be sent to Prof. Richard McKirahan, Department of Classics, Pomona College, 140 W. Sixth Street, Claremont, California 91711. For more information about the departments and their programs, please contact Prof. Richard McKirahan (Classics) at rmckirahan@pomona.edu or Prof. Ken Wolf (History) at kwolf@pomona.edu.
Pomona College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classics, to begin in the academic year 2009-10. The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities in the Department of Classics and the Department of History. 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. The Pomona College History Department, made up of eleven full-time positions, offers a curriculum that emphasizes cultural diversity and cross-cultural connections.
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 and Roman History, in particular a survey of the ancient Mediterranean. An additional interest in ancient civilizations other than Greece and Rome is desirable. Ph.D. preferred; ABD's who will complete their dissertation by September 2009 may be considered. Complete applications received by December 1, 2008 will receive full consideration. Applications should include a letter that describes academic and intellectual background, interests, and experience; a curriculum vitae; transcripts of graduate work; a writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Pomona College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Applications should be sent to Prof. Richard McKirahan, Department of Classics, Pomona College, 140 W. Sixth Street, Claremont, California 91711. For more information about the departments and their programs, please contact Prof. McKirahan (Classics) at rmckirahan@pomona.edu or Prof. Wolf (History) at kwolf@pomona.edu.