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COLBY COLLEGE – WATERVILLE, ME

Classics - Ancient Historian Search

The Department of Classics at Colby College invites applications for a one-year replacement position beginning September 1, 2015 at the rank of Faculty Fellow. Ph.D. or A.B.D. with specialization in Ancient History required. The candidate should ideally have proven excellence in teaching both large and small classes, and the capability to foster a growing interest in Classical Civilization at Colby College. The teaching load is four courses including a 100-level Greek History, 100-level Roman History, and 200-level Greek or Roman history and a seminar in Greek or Roman history on topics of the candidate’s choice. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be interviewed at the SCS meeting in New Orleans. Please send a complete dossier including: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, summaries of teaching evaluations (optional) in a single PDF file titled with your last and first name, via email to: ancienthistory@colby.edu. Additionally, three letters of reference should also be sent separately to this address.

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