UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO – MOSCOW, ID
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classics with the rank Assistant Professor, beginning August 2008; specialization in Latin with the requisite background to teach Greek and Roman Civilization. Teaching duties include a three course teaching load per semester, with courses in beginning and intermediate/advanced Latin and in the civilization of ancient Greece and Rome; additional courses as needed in beginning Greek and the literature of ancient Greece and Rome in English translation. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Classics or Ancient History and Civilization (Greece and Rome), or closely related field; degree in hand by August 2008; strong commitment to undergraduate teaching; evidence of potential for success in a program of scholarly research. Desired qualifications include record of successful college/university teaching in classical studies. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest/application, a statement of teaching and research interests, and curriculum vitae or placement dossier on line at http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/. In addition, please send three confidential letters of recommendation and a writing sample to: Dr. James Reece, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Idaho, P.O. Box 443174, Moscow, ID 83844. Please note: all application materials may be submitted directly to search chair if preferred. The screening of applications will begin March 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
