Thomas F. Cooper Post-Doctoral Fellow in Classics

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, selective liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program.

The Department of Classics has four full-time faculty and teaches a wide range of courses in Classical Civilization, including Greek and Roman literature, ancient history, archaeology, and culture, as well as four years each of Latin and Greek. For more information about the Department of Classics at Oberlin, please consult our website, www.oberlin.edu/classics .

The post-doctoral fellow will teach three courses over the two semesters, including either the History of Greece or the History of Rome. The fellow should be able to teach courses in Greek and/or Latin at all levels. The Department will seek to hire a candidate who brings expertise in an area of Classical culture, history, or literature that complements the current strengths of our department. We are looking for individuals who are excited about teaching these courses at a small liberal arts college, and are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree awarded no earlier than 2017 but in hand by 1 July 2020. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://jobs.oberlin.edu . A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter that includes an articulation of the applicant’s scholarship and teaching philosophy as well as how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into their courses; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) Unofficial transcript; and, 4) Letters of Reference from three (3) recommenders*

Review of applications will begin February 24, 2020 and continue until position is filled.

*By providing three (3) Professional References (names and email addresses), you agree that we may contact them through our applicant web portal. Reference writers will be asked to submit an electronic Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant.

Oberlin College is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities, which contribute, to our institution. Oberlin College and Conservatory is an equal opportunity employer.