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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ANN ARBOR, MI
The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Classical Archaeology beginning September 1, 2003. This position is initially for one year, but on evidence of successful teaching may be renewed for a further period not exceeding two years. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in both Greek and Roman archaeology, graduate seminars in their particular areas of expertise, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in archaeology and classical civilization. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by August 2003. Other desirable qualifications are demonstrated achievement in undergraduate teaching, a record of publication, and evidence of continuing research.

Applications should be sent by January 31, 2003 to The Chair, Classical Archaeology Search Committee, Dept. of Classical Studies, The University of Michigan, 2160 Angell Hall, 435 South State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION ONE: The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan is authorized to make a tenure-track appointment in Latin literature with special emphasis on poetry. We are looking for an individual with strong philological competence and broad knowledge of the field of Classics who is conversant with contemporary interpretive approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Classical Civilization and both undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin and Greek. Candidates with teaching experience and substantial publications will be preferred. At minimum, the Ph.D. must be completed by August, 2003. (The Department anticipates filling two Latin positions; one application suffices for both.) Dossiers and publications (or at least one approved chapter of a dissertation) should be sent by November 15, 2002, to Professor Bruce W. Frier, Interim Chair, Department of Classical Studies, The University of Michigan, 2160 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION TWO: The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan, together with the Program in Comparative Literature, is seeking authorization to make a tenure-track appointment in Latin literature with special emphasis on literary theory. The appointment will be three-quarters in Classical Studies and one-quarter in Comparative Literature. We seek a classicist with research interests in any area of Latin who is eager to build connections with other literatures and disciplines. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Classical Civilization, Latin at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses in comparative literature drawing on a variety of theoretical approaches to Latin literature and Roman culture. Competency in teaching Greek through the higher undergraduate level is also expected. Candidates with teaching experience and substantial publications will be preferred. At minimum, the Ph.D. must be completed by August, 2003. (The Department anticipates filling two Latin positions; one application suffices for both.) Dossiers and publications (or at least one approved chapter of a dissertation) should be sent by November 15, 2002, to Professor Bruce W. Frier, Interim Chair, Department of Classical Studies, The University of Michigan, 2160 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.