UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA – SANTA BARBARA, CA
The Department of Classics, University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Greek Literature, effective 2009-10. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose work would strengthen our program in at least one of our major research clusters (ancient drama and performance, ancient history, theory and cultural studies); comparatist qualifications are also welcome. Ph.D. in Classics or a comparable degree (including Comparative Literature/Classics) normally required by the time of appointment. Promise of excellence in both teaching and research is essential, as are the ability and willingness to teach large humanities courses in mythology, Classical literature and civilization, as well as graduate courses and seminars. The Department has an active graduate program and awards both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees; for more about the Department, see our website at http://www.classics.ucsb.edu. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. A cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, short writing sample, complete graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Robert Morstein-Marx, Chair, Department of Classics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3120. The Department will begin reviewing materials on November 3, 2008; to ensure full consideration, all application materials should have arrived by that date. First-round interviews will be conducted at the APA/AIA meeting in Philadelphia in January, 2009. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
