STANFORD UNIVERSITY – STANFORD, CA
The Department of Classics at Stanford University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in the field of Latin literature and culture. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree by September 1, 2011. The position entails a four-course teaching load over three academic quarters in language, literature, and civilization classes at all levels, including large lecture courses and smaller seminars. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to conduct independent research and to participate fully in in departmental events, initiatives, and other activities. All qualified Latinists are welcome to apply, though the search committee is especially interested in those whose fields of focus serve to complement existing strengths in the department.
The period of the visiting appointment is September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012. Please send a letter of application, a CV, a scholarly writing sample, descriptions of two proposed courses, and three confidential recommendations by email to classics-search@stanford.edu. Recommendations or other materials that cannot be sent electronically should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Classics, Building 110, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-2145.
General inquiries may be sent by email to classics-search@stanford.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 7, 2011. Complete applications must be received no later than March 15, 2011.
Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and minority groups, as well as others who would contribute additional dimensions to the university’s research and teaching missions.