Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
Temple University announces a Visiting Assistant Professorship for 2005-2006 in the Department of Greek, Hebrew and Roman Classics. This position has the possibility of renewal, pending continued funding and satisfactory performance. The ideal candidates would be teachers who could bring their scholarship to the classroom with enthusiasm and skill; evidence of successful teaching experience is vital. Candidates should send ONLY a cover letter, by e-mail, with curriculum vitae (as attachments) indicating ability and experience for teaching Greek, Latin and classical culture courses at all undergraduate levels. The Department's greatest needs are in Latin language and literature. Candidates should only send dossiers if requested. Applications will be accepted until any available position is filled. Address applications to Robin Mitchell-Boyask, robin@temple.edu. Review of applications will begin March 18, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Department of Greek, Hebrew and Roman Classics, 321 Anderson Hall, 1114 W. Berks St., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19122. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
The Department of Greek, Hebrew and Roman Classics invites candidates for a tenure-track position in Classics at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in 2005-6, to join a thriving and growing program. The area of specialization for this search is Greek literature. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, broad and innovative intellectual interests, outstanding scholarly abilities and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. The successful candidate will be able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels as well as courses in classical civilization both for majors and for students completely unfamiliar with classical antiquity. An ability to engage with other departments (e.g. Religion, Women's Studies) and to support Temple's program in Intellectual Heritage (http://courses.temple.edu/IH) will be considered assets. Further information about the Classics program can be found at http://www.temple.edu/classics.
This search will be completed during the fall and applicants must be prepared to follow this schedule. Initial inquiries and applications by e-mail are welcome. Candidates must have the PhD already in hand. Finalists will be invited to campus during October.
To assure full consideration, candidates should send a complete application (a cover letter with curriculum vitae, a writing sample, letters of recommendation and teaching evaluations) by 20 September 2004 to Robin Mitchell-Boyask, Chair, Department of Greek, Hebrew and Roman Classics, 321 Anderson Hall, 1114 W. Berks St., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19122. Phone: (215) 204-3672. e-mail robin@temple.edu.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.