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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – ANN ARBOR, MI

PAPYROLOGY. The Department of Classical Studies and the University Library of the University of Michigan are re-opening the search to fill an authorized 9-month tenure-track position in Papyrology at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor (50%) and 12-month Archivist of the Papyrus Collection (50%), starting in September 2013.

Teaching responsibilities in the Department will include courses in Greek at all levels, (especially koinê), Latin and courses in classical civilization, as well as instruction in papyrology. The responsibilities for the Archivist include management of the Papyrus Collection and its library, including further digitization of its holdings, publication of texts in the collection, support for researchers using the collection, and outreach and development.

The Ph.D. must be completed by August 2013, but preference will be given to candidates whose dissertations are complete at the time of application. Please send a dossier including a letter of application, at least three letters of recommendation, current C.V., evidence of teaching experience, a statement of current and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and a writing sample to the Papyrology Search Committee, Department of Classical Studies, University of Michigan, 2160 Angell Hall, 435 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003, or in a pdf format to lsa-papyrology-search@umich.edu, by November 9, 2012. Candidates who have previously applied may update their original applications. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.