WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY – DETROIT, MI
The Department of Classics, Greek, and Latin at Wayne State University is authorized to hire a tenure-track assistant professor, to start in August 2006. We seek a person holding a PhD in classics or the equivalent who is qualified to teach a broad range of courses in Greek and Latin language and literature, and who has an active research program in Latin literature (preferably mainstream Latin poetry), with high potential for significant publication. Because the majority of the department's students enroll in courses in classical civilization, candidates should also have a record of demonstrable success in teaching aspects of classical antiquity to large and small classes. This position will increase the department's number of tenured or tenure-track faculty members to six. Wayne State University is an urban research university with a rewardingly diverse student body approaching 34,000. Applicants should send a/ curriculum vitae/ and a letter of introduction to Kathleen McNamee, Chair, Department of Classics, Greek, and Latin, 431 Manoogian Hall, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202. They should also arrange for transcripts and at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address./ The university also requires applicants to complete an online application/ at http://jobs.wayne.edu. Complete applications should be received, both electronically and by US Postal Service mail, by November 1, 2005. Please address any questions (but not applications) to Kathleen McNamee at_ k.mcnamee@wayne.edu_. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
