UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON – MADISON, WI
POSITION ONE: The Department of Classics at University of Wisconsin invites applications for an approved one-year replacement position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, to begin August 24, 2009. Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand. Prior teaching experience is required. The department seeks a generalist to teach courses in ancient Greek and Latin languages at all levels and at least one lecture course on classical literature and culture in translation. Active engagement with students and departmental events is highly desirable. The teaching load is two courses in the fall semester and three in the spring.
Please send a letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Laura McClure, Chair, Department of Classics, University of Wisconsin, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 (Tel. 608-262-2041). Other materials will be requested as needed. Inquiries may be directed to Professor McClure at lmcclure@wisc.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, but to ensure full consideration please submit requested materials by April 20, 2009. Candidates who wish to be considered for an interview at CAMWS, April 2-3, 2009, should email a cover letter and CV by March 25, 2009. The University of Wisconsin is an EO/AA employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Latin literature, with an emphasis on prose. Preference will be given to candidates at the level of Full or Associate Professor. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publication and possess a broad interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to the promotion of graduate education in Classics.
Applications should include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications and information about teaching. Please address all materials to Professor Laura McClure, Chair, Department of Classics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 18, 2009. Questions may be directed to Laura McClure (lmcclure@wisc.edu). Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality and employment may require a criminal background check. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an EOE/AA employer.
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
The History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for the Rowe Family Chair in the History of the Byzantine Empire, a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2009 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have research experience in any period of Byzantine history, and the ability to teach broad and more specialized courses in the field, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must have the Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment in September 2009 and show promise of a distinguished career as a scholar and teacher.
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, a writing sample of approximately 50 pages, and three letters of recommendation to: Ms. Nicole Hauge, Byzantine History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1405.
If the writing sample is a section of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project. For full consideration applications must be received by October 31, 2008.
Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in New York. The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check may be required.