UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – IOWA CITY, IA
The Department of Classics and the Department of Religious Studies at The University of Iowa invite applications for a joint-appointment, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level inany aspect of Religion in the Ancient Mediterranean (1st century c.e. to 9th c. c.e.) with a demonstrated interest in Digital Humanities, to begin in August 2011. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is required, and teaching experience is preferred. Salary is dependent on candidate's experience and credentials.
The successful candidate will have, besides a demonstrated interest in the Digital Humanities, a commitment to innovative approaches to integrating undergraduate research into a technologically enabled, active learning curriculum. The successful candidate will in addition show evidence of ability to teach relevant texts in both Latin and Greek, and teach the Christian portion of the General Education course "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."
Possible sub-specialties include, but are not limited to, religious conflict, religion and healing, religion and gender, religion and the formation of community, orthe rise of new religions (i.e. Christianity or Islam).
This position is part of a cluster initiative in Public Humanities in a Digital World. All positions in this initiative require interest in engaging collaboratively with communities and organizations across and outside the university. New hires under this initiative will actively participate in exploring the role of digital practices on the production of scholarship and creative work in projects central to the humanities. The joint committee will hold a preliminary round of interviews by electronic means in January. The candidates then invited for an on-campus interview will be expected to include a presentation of digital scholarship as part of the campus interview.
For a complete job description and to apply go to http://jobs.uiowa.edu and reference requisition 58610. Electronic attachments to the online application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (article or chapter), and the contact information for three references. Official graduate transcript(s) and at least three current letters of recommendation should be mailed to Classics Department (req #58610), 210 Jefferson Building, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Screening of applications begins December 15, 2010 and will continue until appointment is made. All applications will be acknowledged, and applicants will be informed when the position has been filled.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.