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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO - CHICAGO, IL

The Department of Classical Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago has been authorized to conduct a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Classical Archaeology, commencing in the Fall Quarter of 2005. The field is open, although we particularly welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on the relationship between Roman material culture and written texts. Candidates will be expected to have the Ph.D. in hand before the appointment and to provide evidence of success as a teacher. Please send applications, including a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, a precis of the dissertation, and an article or chapter-length writing sample to Professor Jonathan M. Hall, Chair, Department of Classical Languages and Literatures, The University of Chicago, 1010 E. 59th St, Chicago IL 60637 (e-mail: jhall@uchicago.edu ). Electronic applications will not be accepted. All materials must be received by October 15. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to consult https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/ for information.

POSITION ONE: The Classics Department at the University of Chicago invites applications for a two-year position (with a possibility of renewal) as Lecturer in Latin Literature. We seek candidates who have written on Latin poetry or prose prior to 200 CE. The teaching load totals 4 ten-week courses over 3 quarters and includes Latin courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level and humanities courses. The Ph.D. degree must be in hand by September 1, 2004.

Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience, a dissertation abstract, and a chapter of the dissertation or a published article to: The Chair, Latin Lectureship Search Committee, Classics Department, University of Chicago, 1010 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL. 60637. All materials must be received by May 1, 2004. Inquiries may be directed to David Wray (dlwray@uchicago.edu). The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are invited to visit https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu. 

POSITION TWO: The Classics Department at the University of Chicago invites applications for a one-year position as Lecturer in ancient Greek literature. Preference will be given to applicants with a special interest in the political, social, or cultural aspects of the literature of the classical period. The teaching load totals four 10-week courses over three quarters and includes at least one course in translation. Candidates must provide evidence of success as a teacher. The Ph.D. degree must be in hand by July 1, 2004.

Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, an abstract of the dissertation, three letters of recommendation, and a dissertation chapter or published article to: Elizabeth Asmis (e-asmis@uchicago.edu), Chair, Greek Lectureship Search Committee, Classics Department, University of Chicago, 1010 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL. 60637. All materials must be received by April 15, 2004. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are invited to consult https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/ for information.

The Classics Department at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Latin Literature. We seek candidates working in Latin poetry or prose prior to 200CE. Candidates must show promise as a scholar, provide evidence of success as a teacher, and be prepared upon hiring to teach Greek through the intermediate level and Latin at all levels, including graduate seminars. The Ph.D. degree must be in hand by July 1, 2004, when the appointment will begin. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, a dissertation abstract, and a writing sample (including a chapter of dissertation or a published article if available) to: Michael I. Allen, Chair, Search Committee, Classics Department, University of Chicago, 1010 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL. 60637. All materials must be received by November 1, 2003. Inquiries may be directed to Michael Allen by email: frechulf@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL (Multiple fellowship opportunities)
The University of Chicago Society of Fellows is now accepting applications for several four-year postdoctoral teaching appointments as Harper and Schmidt Fellows who hold the rank of Collegiate Assistant Professors in the Humanities Collegiate Division. The Fellows are members of the College Faculty whose primary responsibility is to teach in the general education program. In most years, Fellows teach two courses (usually of identical preparation) for each of three quarters. Each Fellow also has the opportunity to design an independent course and each is eligible for one quarter of research sabbatical in the third year of residence. The Fellowships are open to scholars in all disciplines and areas of specialization who will have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. degree no later than August 31, 2004. The annual salary for 2004-2005 will be $41,600. The effective date for these teaching appointments is September 1, 2004.

To apply for these positions, please see our web site at http://fellows.uchicago.edu/. Applications must be received by November 17, 2003. University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.