UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Two Positions)
The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies at the University of Minnesota invites applications for two positions.
POSITION ONE: We seek a full-time, academic year (08/25/08-05/24/09) Temporary Assistant Professor in Classics to begin fall semester, 08/25/08. This is a one year, sabbatical replacement position. The successful candidate will be a specialist in Greek literature and culture. The teaching load for a full-time assistant professor is 2 courses per semester. The appointee is expected to have an active research program and participate fully in department and professional service activities. Courses will consist of: a large introductory lecture course in Greek civilization, a more advanced undergraduate lecture course focusing on a specific period of Greek civilization, one course in intermediate Greek or Latin, and a graduate reading course in Greek. PhD required by start of position.
POSITION TWO: We seek a full-time, academic year (08/25/08-05/24/09) Lecturer in Classics to begin fall semester, 08/25/08. This is a one year, sabbatical replacement position. The successful candidate will be a specialist in Latin literature and Roman civilization. The teaching load for a full-time lecturer is three courses per semester. Courses will include a lecture course in translation on early imperial Rome, intermediate Latin prose, and intermediate Latin or Greek poetry. Ph.D. required by start of position.
Please send a cover letter indicating which position is sought, a cv, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of successful teaching. Fullest consideration will be given to applications received by April 1, 2008, but the positions will remain open until filled. Interviews with selected candidates will be conducted at the April 17-19 meeting of CAMWS in Tucson, Arizona, or by telephone with selected candidates who cannot attend. Applicants should indicate whether they will be in Tucson.
All applications must be submitted online. To create an application, please visit the following website: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1205326943920 To apply for the Temporary Assistant Professor position, please refer to requisition number 154212.
To apply for the Lecturer position, please refer to requisition number 154246.
For more information about applying online, please contact the department at 612-625-3465.
For further information about the department, please visit our website at http://cnes.cla.umn.edu
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