University of Texas at Austin- Austin, TX
Please note, the following announcement first appeared in the November 2002 issue. UTX at Austin has re-opened this search.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN-AUSTIN, TX
The Institute of Classical Archaeology at The University of Texas at Austin anticipates an opening for a full-time Research Associate during the calendar year 2003. The position after the initial year is possibly renewable, contingent upon funding. The appointee will be expected to organize summer archaeological expeditions in Crimea, participate in archaeological fieldwork in a supervisory capacity, assemble and analyze documentation from collaborators, write preliminary reports, and maintain computer data archives. The job also requires soliciting excavation applications, coordinating logistics and travel arrangements, and assisting with grant proposals. Applicants should have considerable, practical field experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity; significant archaeological training; and strong organizational skills. Other preferred qualifications include an advanced degree with classical/medieval specialization, a working knowledge of modern geographic information technology (GIS, GPS, CAD, remote sensing), Russian or Ukrainian language skills, superior working knowledge of Windows platform, and proficiency in standard computer productivity applications. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Joseph Coleman Carter, Director, UT - ICA, 3925 West Braker Lane, Rm. 1.406, Austin, Texas 78759. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. For further information please contact Carol Cook, ckcook@mail.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
UPDATE: OCTOBER 17, 2002 &endash; UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
The job search for The Louise Farmer Boyer Chair in Classics & Biblical Studies at the University of Texas at Austin has been cancelled due to financial / budgetary reasons. UT@A expects to re-open this search sometime in the next fiscal year.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - AUSTIN, TX
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS - The Louise Farmer Boyer Chair in Classics & Biblical Studies
The University of Texas invites nominations and applications for the newly-created Louise Farmer Boyer Endowed Chair in Classics and Biblical Studies. The position will commence in Fall 2003. The search is open rank and seeks a senior scholar who will be appointed in the Department of Classics and affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Antiquity & Christian Origins (ISAC), a graduate research center of the Department of Classics, and with the Religious Studies Program. Candidates must hold the Ph.D. or equivalent with primary specialization in the areas of New Testament and Biblical (or Hellenistic) Greek with demonstrated competence in Classical antiquity. Special areas of expertise should include history and literature of early Christianity, the history of scholarship on the New Testament, and intersections between the New Testament and the culture/society of the Hellenistic-Roman world. Candidates must be able to present evidence of both scholarly and teaching excellence.
Applicants should submit a CV, at least three letters of recommendation, and a sample of recent scholarly work to: Professor L. Michael White, Chair, Search Committee, Classics Department, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C3400, Austin, TX 78712-0308.
To be guaranteed full consideration, completed dossiers should be received by 1 November 2002. After this date, the Department may continue to request and consider credentials of other candidates until the position is filled.
The University of Texas at Austin is an AA/EEO employer. Further information about the Department is available on our web site: http://www.utexas.edu/depts/classics/