XAVIER UNIVERSITY – CINCINNATI, OH
#1.The Classics Department at Xavier University, a Jesuit-Catholic institution, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates must have a PhD in Classics and the ability to teach Latin and Greek at all levels of undergraduate instruction. Primary training should be philological, but candidates should also demonstrate an understanding of classical antiquity that shows breadth and depth and preparedness to teach courses in classical civilization, drama, and theater. Strong generalists with research interests in Greek tragedy or Greek poetry will be given priority. In addition to teaching duties, candidates are expected to remain active scholars by pursuing a specific research program with a goal of publishing, keeping abreast in the discipline, and participating in professional organizations. Please send dossiers, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a sample publication, three letters of recommendation, and proof of teaching excellence (syllabi, course evaluations, etc.) to: Dr. Shannon N. Byrne, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Classics, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-5181. To ensure consideration, all materials must be received by November 16, 2009; material submitted electronically should be sent to rose@xavier.edu with "Classics Search" in the subject line. Chosen candidates will be contacted for interviews at the APA meeting in Anaheim. Xavier University is a Jesuit institution in the Catholic tradition with a strong liberal arts core. Xavier University is committed to diversity and, building upon recent success, the department seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women and minorities. For more information on Xavier, please visit our website at www.xavier.edu/classics.
#2. Xavier University invites nominations and applications for an appointment to the Ethics/Religion and Society Chair. The distinguished professorship will be awarded for a period of one to three years, as determined by mutual agreement of the University and the appointee.
The Chair of Ethics/Religion and Society is open to those teacher-scholars who have expertise in disciplines that have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods. Appropriate disciplines include philosophy, theology, religious studies, literature, cultural studies, history, and the fine arts. Applicants must already hold the rank of associate or full professor. Selection will be made on the basis of a strong record in undergraduate teaching and scholarly accomplishment. Each year the Chair will teach a total of three undergraduate courses over the course of two semesters that cultivate ethical and/or religious analysis. The Chair will also participate in the intellectual life of the university. Responsibilities include a public lecture and leadership of a faculty development workshop on a topic of the Chair’s choice.
Xavier University is a Jesuit institution in the Catholic tradition with a strong liberal arts core. The Ethics/Religion and Society focus of the core curriculum encourages creative and intelligent engagement with socially significant issues across the disciplines. Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates.
The incoming professor will occupy the Chair beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by October 9, 2009. Nominations and applications should be sent to Dr. Kathleen Smythe, Co-Director of the E/R & S Program, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-4444. Applications should consist of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of excellence in teaching and research.
E-mail inquiries may be sent to Dr. Kathleen Smythe (smythe@xavier.edu). More information on the Ethics/Religion and Society program is available at www.xavier.edu/ers. Xavier University is an EEO/AAE employer.