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University of Alberta-EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA

The Department of History and Classics, University of Alberta, invites applications for a half-time tenure-track appointment at the junior Assistant Professor level in Classics. Candidates should be prepared to teach senior undergraduate and graduate level courses and will also be expected to teach an introductory course in either World History or Classical Mythology. Applications are invited from candidates in all areas of Classics. We are, however, particularly interested in candidates with research interests in some aspect of Classical material culture (archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology) who could add further support to our strong archaeology program. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is essential. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required prior to issuance of a contract.

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta has been engaged in an extensive process of renewal, and the current appointment in Classics is one of five new appointments in the last four years. It is the Department's aim to maintain a strong and balanced program in Classics while at the same time encouraging innovative developments in the field. The Classics program is currently supported by faculty with specialist interests in a broad range of Classical study, including Greek and Latin literature, Greek and Roman history and Classical archaeology. The Department has identified Classical archaeology as an emerging area of strength and has active programs of excavation in Italy and Tunisia. We have also recently established the 'University of Alberta School in Cortona.' The University of Alberta, in addition, offers excellent library resources in many areas of Classics. Other resources include an extensive Departmental slide library and the W.G. Hardy Museum of Classical Antiquities. Further information on the Department is available at the Department's web-site: http://www.ualberta.ca/~histclas/

The appointment will commence on 1 July 2001, conditional on funds being made available. The current salary floor for a half-time Assistant Professor is $21,027 (this salary is currently under negotiation). A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, university transcripts, and representative samples of publications or other written work are required. In addition, three referees should be asked to send confidential letters of appraisal to Ms. Louise Jenkins, Secretary to the Hiring Committee, Department of History and Classics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H4, Canada. Closing date: October 23, 2000.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If suitable Canadian citizens and permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. As an employer we welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.