UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND – RICHMOND, VA
Visiting Lecturer. The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Richmond seeks applications for a one-year term appointment for the 2010-2011 academic year. The position is for a generalist. Teaching duties will include elementary Latin, classical literature in translation, and advanced courses that support our curricula in the ancient languages and in Classical Civilization. Teaching load: four courses per semester (three preparations). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier to Dr. Dean Simpson, Department of Classical Studies, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Application deadline: June 15, 2010. We will begin reviewing applications on May 31st and continue until position is filled. Requests for more information may be sent to dsimpson@richmond.edu. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The University of Richmond values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND – RICHMOND, VA
Classics: Classical Literature - Assistant Professor. The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Richmond seeks applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2010. The position is for a specialist in classical literature, who is interested in contributing to a revision of our Latin curriculum, including designing upper-level seminars in Latin literature. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in teaching Greek, Latin and Classical Civilization at all undergraduate levels, and have a strong research program. Research projects that could potentially involve undergraduate majors are of particular interest.
Applicants should apply online at https://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. Applicants will complete a brief application and be asked to supply electronically a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and experience, a statement describing the applicant's research agenda for the next six years, and a writing sample. Applicants will also be asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically. The review of applications begins December 1, 2009. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the APA meeting in Anaheim, CA.
The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution, dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship. For more information about the department go to http://classics.richmond.edu/ or write to dsimpson@richmond.edu. The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to being an inclusive community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals.