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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I AT MANOA – MANOA, HI

Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Classics (position #82115).

Duties:

Teach undergraduate courses in Greek and Latin language and literature (5 courses per year); teach Classics courses in English translation (e.g., Introduction to Greek literature, Introduction to Roman literature, Greek and Roman Mythology). Engage in research and publication related to Classics, serve on department/university committees, help develop an interdisciplinary Classical Studies program, and participate in other professional activities, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field; must be in hand by start date: August 1, 2013. Excellent knowledge of Greek, Latin and English, and outstanding communication skills required. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college/university level, and evidence of an active research agenda.

Desirable Qualifications:

Any suitable combination of the following: Ability to work with other university departments to promote teaching and research in Classics and inter- and intra-university initiatives in Classics. Ability to teach courses in a field related to Classics (e.g., Greek and Roman art, Greek, Roman or Egyptian archaeology, Egyptian hieroglyphics, biblical Greek, biblical Hebrew, Near Eastern Studies).

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application:

Submit all materials electronically in PDF to Dr. Paul Chandler at classics@hawaii.edu. Include letter of application (describe how you meet the qualifications); current curriculum vitae; three recent letters of recommendation; writing sample (20-30 pages). Review of applications will begin Nov. 30, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries:

Paul Chandler (808-956-8828); cpaul@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.