UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – KNOXVILLE, TN
The Department of Classics has been authorized to make an appointment in Greek philology at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Ph.D. required. The expertise sought is Greek poetry with emphasis on the Archaic period (8th through 6th centuries BCE), including Homer, Hesiod and Greek lyric, and a concomitant interest in pre-classical/classical history, culture, and material culture. An ability to integrate with the department’s strength in Aegean prehistoric archaeology is desirable. Also desirable is an active interest in classical (5th century) Greek poetry, especiallytragedy. The successful candidate will show strong promise of scholarly achievement, and demonstrated excellence in teaching the classical languages. Salary competitive. We will begin screening applications on November 15, 2011, and will continue reviewing them until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Aleydis Van de Moortel, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Classics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0413. Please address inquiries to avdm@tennessee.edu. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.