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Vassar College
The Department of Classics at Vassar College invites applications for a three-year position for a Latinist at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2008. 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. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for Latin courses from the elementary to advanced level. He or she will also be expected to teach Classics courses in translation, which may include "Myth" and "Reading Antiquity" (an introduction to ancient literature), and possibly Greek at the elementary or intermediate level. The ability to participate in any of Vassar's multidisciplinary programs, such as American Culture, Jewish Studies, and Women's Studies, or to teach a freshman writing course based on a classical theme is also an advantage. The candidate must have earned the Ph. D. before taking up the appointment and provide evidence of successful teaching experience. Please send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation (sent under separate cover or in a placement file) to Robert D. Brown, Chair, Department of Classics, Box 733, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, U.S.A. Inquiries may be addressed to robrown@vassar.edu or 845-437-5590/5251. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, since we plan to conduct interviews at the APA meeting in Chicago, January 2008. However, there is not a hard deadline, and the position will remain open until filled.