UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA – TAMPA, FL
Instructor of Classics
The Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida is seeking candidates for an appointment to a nine-month position of Instructor in Classics, effective August 7, 2013. This is a full-time position with multi-year renewal contingent upon successful reviews.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach a combination of courses on classical culture and literature (Classical Mythology, Greek and Roman Civilization, Greek and Roman Lit in Translation, Medical Terminology) and introductory and intermediate courses in Latin (primarily) and ancient Greek. The expected teaching load is four courses per semester or the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours per semester. He/she must be a creative and inspiring educator with a proven record of teaching, capable of reaching students from a diverse range of backgrounds at a large public institution. Moreover, he/she must demonstrate willingness to participate in curricular and school-related initiatives on campus and help in the expansion of the Program.
Qualifications
Minimum—M.A. in Classics or Classical Reception is required.
Preferred—Preference will be given to candidates who have a PhD or advanced ABD in Classics or Classical Reception.
To Apply
Dossiers must be uploaded and complete by January 31, 2013. Completed dossier requires a cover letter describing applicant’s qualifications for the position, C.V., official graduate transcripts from the Registrar, sample course syllabi, teaching evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy and three (3) letters of professional recommendation. Materials must be submitted electronically through the USF Human Resources online employment application system:
https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
Florida law requires the applications and meetings regarding this position be open to the public. SACS accredited, the University of South Florida is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. For any further information, please call Myrna Lugo at (813) 974-5510.
According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Myrna I.Lugo at 813-974-5510 or milugo@usf.edu at least five working days prior to need. USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
The University of South Florida System is one of the nation's top 63 public research universities and one of 39 community-engaged, four-year public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. USF was awarded $394 million in research contracts and grants in FY 2009/2010. The system offers 232 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. It has a $1.5 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.7 billion, and serves more than 47,000 students on institutions/campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference.