VASSAR COLLEGE – POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
The Vassar College Department of Greek and Roman Studies invites applicants for the Blegen Fellowship in 2011-12. Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
This position will be filled EITHER as the Blegen Research Fellowship OR the Blegen Postdoctoral Fellowship. Candidates working in any area of classical studies are invited to apply to either the Research or Post-Doc fellowship, depending on their qualifications. The Fellowship carries a salary appropriate to the Fellow's experience, plus benefits, and includes the use, without cost, of a furnished three-bedroom apartment (including utilities).
The Blegen Fellowship provides scholars with a year of reduced teaching responsibility in order to develop or bring to fruition a major research project. Research and Postdoctoral Fellows both teach two courses, one per semester. As one of his/her courses the Research Fellow will be expected to teach the Blegen Seminar, an advanced undergraduate seminar in English translation on a topic related to the Fellow's interests. Fellows are expected to contribute to the life of the department e.g., by attending meetings and events, maintaining a regular presence in their office, and presenting their research.
Applicants for the Research Fellowship must have at least three years of full-time teaching experience as an assistant or associate professor (or the equivalent). Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellowship must demonstrate a successful record of teaching undergraduates and either have earned the Ph.D. in the last three years (2008-10) or provide evidence of their ability to complete it by July 2011.
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2011. To apply, please visit http://deanofthefaculty.vassar.edu/positions to link to the posting for this position. Applicants should submit a cover letter that specifies which position you are applying for and include: a curriculum vitae; a statement describing the content and status of your proposed research project; a representative sample of your work; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two referees, whom you should ask to send supporting letters to the above address before the deadline. Applicants for the Research Fellowship should also include one or two suggestions for the Blegen Seminar (include title and brief course description).