WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – MIDDLETON, CT
The Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a one-year, non-renewable position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Classical Studies for the 2006-2007 academic year. The successful candidate will teach first year Greek both semesters, a survey of Greek archaeology in the Fall, and a lecture course on the archaeology of the City of Athens or similar topic in the Spring. Candidates also will have the opportunity to participate in Wesleyan’s Archaeology Program. Preference will be given to applicants who will have the PhD in hand by the time of appointment. Send a letter of application including a brief description of the proposed lecture course for the Spring, C.V., and three letters of recommendation to Christopher Parslow, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, 125 Downey House, Wesleyan University, Middletown CT 06459. Review of applications will begin after May 1 and continue until the position(s) is filled. Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
(Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: Greek Archaeologist - The Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Greek archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in July 2006. The area of specialty is open, with some preference for the Archaic and Classical periods. An active program of fieldwork research is desirable. Successful candidates will be expected to participate actively in Wesleyan's Archaeology Program. Candidates should be able to teach Greek at all levels. The teaching load will be two courses per semester, with responsibility for teaching divided equally between language and courses in material culture. The PhD should be in hand or very near completion. Send a letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation and a brief writing sample to Christopher Parslow, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, 125 Downey House, Wesleyan University, Middletown CT 06459. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2005. Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
POSITION TWO: Latinist - The Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Latin literature at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in July 2006. We seek a generalist with an interest in the literature and society of the Republican orAugustan period. Candidates should also be able to teach courses in Greek language and literature, as well as in Classical Civilization. The teaching load will be two courses per semester. The PhD should be in hand or very near completion. Send a letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation and a brief writing sample to Christopher Parslow, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, 125 Downey House, Wesleyan University, Middletown CT 06459. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2005. Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2006-07 at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Humanities, an institute devoted to advanced study and research. At least one fellowship will be awarded; the stipend is $45,000. For information on the criteria of eligibility, the application procedure, and the Center's themes for 2006-2007, visit the Center's web-site: <http://www.wesleyan.edu/chum> Completed applications must be received by November 10, 2005.