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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO – TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics, University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream position as assistant or associate professor in Roman Literature and Culture. The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching, and will contribute to a growing and research-intensive doctoral program and to a thriving undergraduate program in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization; an ability to teach Latin prose authors at all levels is required. The department welcomes innovative methods and approaches and is particularly interested in candidates who combine thorough training in Classics with an interest in other humanities disciplines.

The appointment will begin 1 July 2007; the doctorate must have been earned by that date. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a short description of the applicant's current research plans. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Roman Search Committee, Dept. of Classics, University of Toronto, 97 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2E8. The application is due September 15, 2006.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to chair.classics@utoronto.ca.

POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics, University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream position as assistant professor in Hellenistic Poetry. The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching, and will contribute to a growing and research-intensive doctoral program and to a thriving undergraduate program in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization; an ability to teach Greek verse authors at all levels is required. The department welcomes innovative methods and approaches and is particularly interested in candidates who combine thorough training in Classics with an interest in other humanities disciplines.

The appointment will begin 1 July 2007; the doctorate must have been earned by that date. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a short description of the applicant's current research plans. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Hellenistic Search Committee, Dept. of Classics, University of Toronto, 97 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2E8. The application is due October 31, 2006.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to chair.classics@utoronto.ca.