UNION COLLEGE – SCHENECTADY, NY (Three Positions)
POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics at Union College seeks to appoint a Hellenist at the rank of assistant professor of Classics. This is a tenure-track position that will begin in September 2005. Union employs a trimester system, and the normal teaching load is two courses per term. Teaching responsibilities include ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels as well as general courses in translation. Candidates who can offer undergraduate courses in archaeology should draw this to the attention of the committee. Union offers substantial support for scholarship, and candidates for this position must demonstrate strong potential for research and publication as well as excellence in undergraduate teaching. The Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2005 for appointment. Further information about the department may be found at http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/CLSDEPT/. Applicants should send a dossier, including cover letter, writing sample (an article or dissertation chapter), c.v., and three letters of recommendation. The committee will interview selected applicants at the annual meeting of the APA in Boston. Applicants should indicate whether or not they plan to attend this meeting, and how they may be contacted most easily, especially during the month of December. Applications should be directed to the attention of Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Department of Classics, Union College, Schenectady, New York, 12308. Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled. Union College is an equal opportunity employer, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics at Union College seeks to appoint a philologist at the rank of assistant professor of Classics. The area of specialization is open. This is a tenure-track position that will begin in September 2005. Union employs a trimester system, and the normal teaching load is two courses per term. Teaching responsibilities include ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels as well as general courses in translation. Candidates who can offer undergraduate courses in archaeology and/or ancient history should draw this to the attention of the committee. Union offers substantial support for scholarship, and candidates for this position must demonstrate strong potential for research and publication as well as excellence in undergraduate teaching. The Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2005 for appointment. Further information about the department may be found at http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/CLSDEPT/. Applicants should send a dossier, including cover letter, writing sample (an article or dissertation chapter), c.v., and three letters of recommendation. The committee will interview selected applicants at the annual meeting of the APA in Boston. Applicants should indicate whether or not they plan to attend this meeting, and how they may be contacted most easily, especially during the month of December. Applications should be directed to the attention of Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Department of Classics, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308. Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled. Union College is an equal opportunity employer, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
POSITION THREE: The Department of Classics at Union College seeks to appoint a philologist for a one-year visiting appointment at the rank of instructor or assistant professor. This is a one-year sabbatical replacement that will begin in September 2005. The academic year ends in the third week of June 2006. The area of specialization is open. Union employs a trimester system, and the normal teaching load is two courses per term. Teaching competencies must include ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels as well as general courses in translation. Candidates who can offer undergraduate courses in ancient history should draw this to the attention of the committee. Applicants to one of our tenure track positions may apply for the visiting position as well simply by indicating that they wish to be considered for both. For higher rank and salary, the Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2005. Further information about the department may be found at http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/CLSDEPT/. Applicants should send a dossier, including cover letter, writing sample (an article or dissertation chapter), c.v., and three letters of recommendation. The committee will interview selected applicants at the annual meeting of the APA in Boston. Applicants should indicate whether or not they plan to attend this meeting, and how they may be contacted most easily, especially during the month of December. Applications should be directed to the attention of Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Department of Classics, Union College, Schenectady, New York, 12308. Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled. Union College is an equal opportunity employer, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.