SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY – SANTA CLARA, CA
The Department of Classics at Santa Clara University invites applications for a tenure-track position (pending funding) at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 2010. The department seeks a broadly trained classicist with a specialization in Greek language and literature who is able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels as well as classics in translation and classical culture. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a two-quarter Cultures and Ideas sequence in the new university core curriculum. Full-time teaching is six courses per academic year (two per quarter). An outstanding record of teaching excellence, evidence of success in a program of scholarly research and PhD in hand by the contractual start date are mandatory; potential for serving as chair of the department (post-tenure) is strongly preferred. Applications must be received by November 15, 2009. Please submit the following to John Heath, Chair (Attention: Search Committee), Department of Classics, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053: letter of application, including a statement of teaching philosophy, research plans, and experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities; graduate transcripts; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; evidence of teaching excellence (sample syllabi and evaluations); one representative example of candidate¹s scholarship. Direct inquiries about the position to jheath@scu.edu. Santa Clara University is a Catholic, Jesuit university committed to promoting social justice in a liberal arts educational setting and is an AA/EEO employer. For more information: www.scu.edu/hr/careers/faculty
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY – SANTA CLARA, CA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics invites applications for a two-year lecturer position in Classics (pending funding) with a specialization in history, beginning fall 2010. Ph.D. preferred, but A.B.D. will be considered. The teaching load is seven quarter courses (e.g. 2-2-3), and includes sections of the following courses: Roman Republic, Roman Empire, a cross-disciplinary course in the Core for first-year students, one lower-division course yet to be determined, and an upper-division history course to be agreed upon by the lecturer and chair. In the second year, the lecturer will be expected to offer courses in Greek history. Proven excellence in teaching is extremely desirable. We will begin reviewing applications on April 1, 2010. Additional details are available at www.scu.edu/hr/careers/faculty.cfm.
A letter of application (including a statement of teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching excellence), curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), and at least three letters of reference should be submitted to: Professor William Greenwalt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Classics, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053.
POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics invites applications for a one-year lecturer position (pending funding) in Classics beginning in fall 2010. A generalist with a specialization in Latin is ideal. Ph.D. preferred, but A.B.D. will be considered. The teaching load is seven quarter courses (e.g. 3-2-2), and includes sections of Intermediate and Advanced Latin (poetry), Greek Mythology, an upper-division literature or culture course in translation, and a cross-disciplinary course in the Core for first-year students. Proven excellence in teaching is extremely desirable. We will begin reviewing applications on April 1, 2010. Additional details are available at www.scu.edu/hr/careers/faculty.cfm.
A letter of application (including a statement of teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching excellence), curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), and at least three letters of reference should be submitted to: Professor John Heath, Search Committee Chair, Department of Classics, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053.
SCU does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. SCU is a Catholic Jesuit university that educates a diverse student population. As an EOE/AA employer, we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the inclusive excellence of our community.