VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE – NORFOLK, VA
Assistant Professor of Classics
Virginia Wesleyan College, (VWC), a small (1200 students, 85 full-time faculty), selective, and diverse liberal arts institution sited on 300 beautiful, wooded acres in the heart of the historical, economically dynamic, and culturally rich Norfolk-Virginia Beach metropolitan area, seeks applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Classics, beginning fall, 2008. A Ph.D. in Classics is required at the time the position begins. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the development of a nascent classics program, to undergraduate teaching, and to the small liberal arts college environment. Candidates should enjoy teaching a range of courses, including Latin language and literature, classical mythology, and Greek and Roman history and culture. VWC seeks committed teacher/scholars who will foster undergraduate research, be professionally active, and advance the college's quest for Phi Beta Kappa recognition. Salary is competitive. Very attractive benefits package offered. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2007, and continue until position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a statement of your philosophy of teaching, a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Timothy G. O'Rourke, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the College, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23502-5599. VWC is an equal opportunity employer; the college offers employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Please visit our website at www.vwc.edu.