UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Assistant Professor of Classics – Latin Literature / Roman Culture
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision at the rank of Assistant Professor of Classics in the area of Latin literature and Roman culture. The department expects to make this appointment beginning in August 2012. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. Applicants must be able to teach Latin and ancient Greek language courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as classical civilization core and topics courses in translation, and also contribute to sustaining the department’s excellence in research and scholarship. For more information about the department, please visit our website at http://www.unm.edu/~fll/.
Classical Studies at UNM is a vibrant and growing program that offers both BA and MA degrees, with 40+ undergraduate majors and 7 full-time graduate students. The Classics faculty and graduate student instructors serve over 2,500 students per year, offering a wide array of courses in Latin, ancient Greek and classical civilization in translation. The Classics program emphasizes excellence in philological training and exposure to the major trends in classical scholarship in order to prepare students for jobs and/or further graduate education.
UNM is located in Albuquerque, a high desert city of 600,000 on the Rio Grande that offers an active outdoor lifestyle. New Mexico is an ethnically diverse state boasting a rich and fascinating cultural heritage. UNM is a large state research institution with over 3,000 faculty serving approximately 32,700 students. UNM seeks a diverse faculty who can contribute to its core academic mission and values.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. in Classics with an emphasis in Latin literature and Roman culture by August 1, 2012. Applicants must have demonstrated skill and experience teaching Latin and ancient Greek language courses, and lecture courses in classical civilization, at the college or university level. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of achievement in scholarly research in the area of Latin literature and Roman culture.
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of the applicant’s scholarly expertise in one or more of the following fields is desirable: material culture, ancient religion, literary theory, and/or reception studies. Evidence of the applicant’s willingness or demonstrated ability to develop an on-line curriculum and provide on-line instruction is desirable. Evidence of the applicant’s experience or interest in developing and participating in study abroad programs is desirable.
Applications must be uploaded online at: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64800. These should include a letter of intent addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and a description of the applicant’s current research activities, teaching interests and experience, and future research plans; a current curriculum vitae; a list with full contact information for three references; writing sample, not to exceed 30 pages: a copy of a published article/book chapter, an article/book chapter submitted for publication, or an article/book chapter in preparation for publication; and a sample syllabus for a course in translation on a topic pertaining to ancient Rome or Roman civilization.
Please have three letters of recommendation sent via post directly to: Professor Monica S. Cyrino, Chair of the Classics Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, MSC 03 2080, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Emailed letters will NOT be accepted. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair at pandora@unm.edu.
For best consideration, completed applications are due December 2, 2011. First interviews will take place January 5-8, 2012 at the APA/AIA annual meeting in Philadelphia. This search will be conducted in compliance with all APA/AIA fair hiring procedures.
The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.