WILLIAMS COLLEGE — WILLIAMSTOWN, MA

WILLIAMS COLLEGE – WILLIAMSTOWN, MA

Williams College invites applications for a one-year visiting appointment in Classics, beginning July 1, 2013. We are seeking a classicist with a strong background in Greek and Latin literature and culture, as well as a demonstrated commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will teach five semester-length courses: intermediate Greek, introductory Latin, an advanced Latin seminar, and two "classical civilization" courses, in which texts are read in English translation. He or she will devise these civilization courses in consultation with the department. Areas of particular interest for the department include non-Augustan Roman poetry (e.g., comedy, satire) and Roman prose, including biography, letters, philosophy, and the novel. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand or expect its completion by the start of teaching in September 2013. All offers of employment at Williams are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Applications should include a cover letter describing teaching and scholarly interests, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. These materials must be submitted at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21202 by March 4, 2013.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts that has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.