POMONA COLLEGE – CLAREMONT, CA
Pomona College invites applications for a definite joint tenure-track position in Classics and History, beginning in academic year 2008-09. The successful candidate will be a member of both departments. The Department of Classics is part of the intercollegiate Classics program of the Claremont Colleges, consisting of six full-time and one part-time positions and faculty in allied disciplines. The History Department, with eleven full-time positions, offers a curriculum emphasizing cultural diversity and cross-cultural connections.
Candidates should be specialists in ancient history who have an excellent command of both Greek and Latin and a broad knowledge of 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 especially desirable. Ph.D. preferred; ABD's completing their dissertation by September 2008 may be considered. Complete applications received by December 1 will receive full consideration. Applications should include a letter of application describing 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 strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Send applications 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.