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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ---- CALGARY, CANADA
The Department of Greek, Latin & Ancient History invites applications for an eight-month Sessional Instructorappointment, September 1999 to April 2000. Teaching will include a variety of undergraduate courses from the general area of classical languages, literature, history and archaeology. The normal teaching assignment is six half-courses (three in each of Fall and Winter terms). Remuneration at the base level in 1998/99 is $4,000 per half-course plus benefits. Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae and should indicate teaching interests and experience. Confidential letters from three referees are required.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. US and Mexican Citizens may be be eligible under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The University of Calgary respects and encourages diversity.

Applications and correspondence should be sent, preferably by May 21st, to Professor M.J. Cropp (Acting Head), Department of Greek, Latin & Ancient History, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW,CALGARY AB CANADA T2N 1N4. Enquiries: phone (403)-220-5803 or e-mail mcropp@acs.ucalgary.ca.

The Department of Greek, Latin & Ancient History invites applications for an appointment in Latin Literature and Language, to be made either at junior assistant professor level or at senior associate/junior full professor level. A senior appointee would be expected to assume the department headship. PhD and demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research are required. The appointee will provide leadership in the delivery and development of our programme in Latin literature and language from beginners' to graduate level, and will contribute to our wide range of undergraduate courses in Greek and Roman history and civilisation. Some familiarity with relevant information technology is needed. Candidates' research should be concerned with Latin literature and its historical and cultural context, and should complement the established scholarly interests and directions of the Department.

The ability of candidates to contribute as the Department builds on its strengths and meets the challenges of a changing academic environment will be an important consideration in the selection process. The Department has established a strong record of research, teaching and community contact since its inception in 1968, and currently maintains nine continuing positions, sixty undergraduate majors, about 2500 course enrolments per year, a small MA programme, and joint major programmes with the Religious Studies and History departments as well as its own programme in Classics. Library and teaching resources are substantial. The Nickle collection of some 15,000 ancient coins is housed in the University's Nickle Arts Museum. For full information see the University's Worldwide Web site.

Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching accomplishment, and samples of recent published or other written work, and (for junior applicants) university transcripts. Confidential letters from three referees are required. Applications and correspondence should be sent to Dr J.W. Humphrey (Acting Dean), Faculty of Humanities, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, CALGARY AB CANADA T2N 1N4. Enquiries may be addressed to the Acting Department Head, Professor M.J. Cropp (403-220-5803; mcropp@acs.ucalgary.ca). Applications should arrive by 15 December 1998. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. The Department is strongly committed to increasing the representation of women in its continuing faculty.

The Department of Greek, Latin & Ancient History invites applications for an appointment in the area of classical archaeology and material culture, to be made either at junior assistant professor level or at senior associate/junior full professor level. A senior appointee would be expected to assume the department headship. PhD and demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research are required. The appointee will provide leadership in the delivery and development of courses at various levels in archaeology, art, architecture and technology, and should be able to teach in a related area of ancient history. Some familiarity with relevant information technology is needed. Candidates' research should be concerned with archaeology and material culture in classical or late antiquity, preferably with a main focus in the Greek world or the eastern Mediterranean, and should complement the established scholarly interests and directions of the Department.The ability of candidates to contribute as the Department builds on its strengths and meets the challenges of a changing academic environment will be an important consideration in the selection process. The Department has established a strong record of research, teaching and community contact since its inception in 1968, and currently maintains nine continuing positions, sixty undergraduate majors, about 2500 course enrolments per year, a small MA programme, and joint major programmes with the Religious Studies and History departments as well as its own programme in Classics. Library and teaching resources are substantial. The Nickle collection of some 15,000 ancient coins is housed in the University's Nickle Arts Museum. For full information see the University's Worldwide Web site (http://www.ucalgary.ca).

Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching accomplishment, and samples of recent published or other written work, and (for junior applicants) university transcripts. Confidential letters from three referees are required. Applications and correspondence should be sent to Dr J.W. Humphrey (Acting Dean), Faculty of Humanities, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, CALGARY AB CANADA T2N 1N4. Enquiries may be addressed to the Acting Department Head, Professor M.J. Cropp (403-220-5803; mcropp@acs.ucalgary.ca). Applications should arrive by 15 December 1998. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. The Department is strongly committed to increasing the representation of women in its continuing faculty.