UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON – SEATTLE, WA
The Department of Classics at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the academic year 2008-09. Applicants should have the Ph.D. degree by the effective date of the appointment (9/16/08). Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students and conducting independent research. The Department is seeking a broadly trained archaeologist and material culturist, with specializations on either the Greek or the Roman side, who is able to teach an array of courses in the archaeology and material culture of the Greek and Roman world as well as courses in at least one of the ancient languages through the advanced undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be ready to maintain our traditions of cooperation with ancient-world colleagues in cognate departments. We welcome as well any interest in contributing to foreign study initiatives, including (but not restricted to) the Department¹s annual quarter-long program in the Palazzo Pio, Rome, now in its 21st year.
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and letters of recommendation (at least three), should be sent to: Professor Alain M. Gowing, Chair, Department of Classics, University of Washington, Box 353110, Seattle, WA 98195-3110. Phone: 206-543-2266; e-mail: alain@u.washington.edu.
Priority will be given to applications received before November 16, 2007. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.