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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY– BERKELEY, CA
The Department of Classics at the University of California, Berkeley has been authorized to appoint an Academic Coordinator (non-tenure track, 50%) in Classical Archaeology (effective July 1, 2005) as Director of the newly established Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology; in addition, there may be opportunities to supplement salary up to 100% through teaching in the Department. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in classics, archaeology or a related field, at least three years of excavation experience in Greece, knowledge of classical sites in Greece and the Mediterranean, successful teaching experience, evidence or promise of publication in classical archaeology, fluent command of English and good command of modern Greek, knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin, good organizational skills, and the ability to deal courteously and effectively with a wide variety of people. Some experience in fundraising and with Greek governmental agencies is desirable. Ph.D. or equivalent must be in hand by July 1, 2005. This is initially a one-year appointment, renewable for up to five years. Salary range $50,000-$60,000 at 100% rate; actual salary within this range commensurate with qualifications. We encourage applicants of all levels, from junior to emeriti.

Deadline for application is January 10, 2005 (postmark). Send letter of application and full CV to Professor Robert Knapp, Chair, Executive Committee, Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology, 7233 Dwinelle Hall #2520, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-2520 (FAX 510-643-2959). Junior candidates (ABDs and candidates who completed the Ph.D. within the past 5 years) should have dossiers and a writing sample sent directly to the above address as soon as possible; all other candidates should provide names and addresses of references and a list of publications.

Full information about the Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology is at http://nemeacenter.berkeley.edu/. Candidates are urged to familiarize themselves with that background material before making application.

Inquiries about this ad may be addressed to Professor Knapp at rcknapp@berkeley.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Ancient History: The Department of History of the University of California, Berkeley, pending budgetary approval (FTE #640), seeks applications at all ranks for a full-time tenure-track position in ancient history, beginning 1 July 2005. Applicants should send a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, and placement file (or its equivalent) to Martin Jay, Chair, Department of History, 3229 Dwinelle, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-2550. Please refer your referees to the University's statement on confidentiality, found at http://www.chance.berkeley.edu/apo/evalltr.html.

Letters of application must be postmarked no later than 15 November 2004. The University of California is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of Classics at the University of California, Berkeley has been authorized a position, pending budgetary approval, in Latin (effective July 1, 2005) at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Ph.D. must be in hand by July 1, 2005. Candidates must be fully competent in classical Latin and Greek and be prepared to teach a full range of courses in Latin authors. They should demonstrate a research interest in literary aspects of Latin texts. In addition, it is hoped that the successful candidate will complement and enhance the Department's current strengths through engagement with an area such as imperial literature, rhetoric, religion, linguistics, or social history.

Postmark deadline for application is November 1, 2004. Send letter of application, full cv, and a representative writing sample to Professor Kathleen McCarthy, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Classics, 7233 Dwinelle Hall #2520, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-2520 (FAX 510-643-2959). In addition, candidates should have a dossier including three letters of reference sent directly to the above address as soon as possible.

Inquiries about this position may be addressed to Professor McCarthy at 510-642-0216 or kmccarth@socrates.berkeley.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Rhetoric seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Rhetoric of Law, with no restrictions as to historical period or geographical area. We encourage applications from scholars with expertise in classics, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy, comparative or international legal studies, or other disciplines related to law. Ph.D. required.

The Department of Rhetoric specializes in rhetorical analysis and theory, law, politics and political theory, literary studies, film, and philosophy, spanning historical periods from classical to contemporary culture. In the Rhetoric of Law, the department currently offers courses in legal theory and philosophy, constitutional discourse, international humanitarian law and legal argument and interpretation. The Department is especially interested in candidates who have a strong record of undergraduate teaching and an excellent research profile. Candidates should send cover letter, CV, a writing sample of no more than twenty-five pages, and dossier with at least three letters of reference. Please direct your referees to the Universityîs statement on confidentiality of records, found at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. Send materials to David Cohen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Rhetoric, 7408 Dwinelle Hall #2670, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-2670. Please do not send materials by FAX. Deadline for receipt of applications: November 15, 2004. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.