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Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Senior Lectureships or Lectureships in Classics – HSS 356
The University invites applications for two Senior Lectureships or
Lectureships in Classics. One position is permanent (subject to probation),
the other a fixed contract for two years. Both positions are available from
1 February 2004 (or at an agreed later date).
Candidates with interests in Roman history, literature, and society or
Greek literature (especially epic) and mythology are particularly sought.
An interest in the development of interdisciplinary courses and/or courses
in the Classical Tradition would be an added advantage.
The successful candidates will become part of a dynamic Programme, teaching
at all levels from first year lecture classes to MA and PhD supervision.
The Programme offers undergraduate majors in Greek, Latin and Classical
Studies, together with postgraduate degrees, with nearly a thousand student
enrolments at any one time.
Candidates should either have a completed PhD or be on the verge of
completion, and have appropriate high level language skills in Latin and/or
Greek. A clear research agenda is also very desirable. Appropriate teaching
experience and an advanced record of publications is required for
appointment at the Senior Lecturer level.
Further inquiries may be made to Professor John Davidson, Classics,
Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand
(Telephone: +64 4 463 5969; e-mail: [log in to unmask]).
The salary scale for Senior Lecturers is NZ $64,074-$80,672 per annum and
for lecturers is NZ $50,335-$60,638 per annum.
Applications should be sent to the Human Resource Advisers, Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box
600, Wellington, New Zealand (Telephone: +64 4 495 5236, Fax: +64 4 495
5209, email: [log in to unmask]) with whom applications close on 17
October 2003. Please quote ref: HSS 356
In honouring the Treaty of Waitangi, the University welcomes applications
from the Tangata Whenua. We also welcome applications from women, Pacific
Island peoples, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.
Role Description:
Position Title: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Classics (2 positions)
Position Location:School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies
Dates of Appointment: Permanent/fixed term (2 year) positions available
from 1 February 2004 (or at an agreed later date).
Reports to: Head of School
Date:1 February 2004 (or another date by arrangement)
Salary Scale: For Senior Lecturer: NZ$64,074 - $80,672 per annum, and for
Lecturer NZ$50,335 - $60,638 per annum
Position No: HSS 356
Closing date:17 October 2003
Context:
The successful candidates will become part of a dynamic team of specialists
teaching and researching in various areas of Classical Studies, Greek, and
Latin.
The Classics Programme offers degree courses in the above three majors from
BA to doctoral level. Classics was a foundation programme at Victoria, the
university of the capital city of New Zealand, over a century ago, and has
a high international reputation for its research. The permanent full-time
academic staff complement is currently eight, covering ancient languages,
art, literature, and history. There are nearly a thousand student
enrolments at any one time, including strong postgraduate enrolments.
Recently introduced as part of the degree is an optional Field Trip to
Greece available to final year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The Classics web site (http://www.vuw.ac.nz/classics) gives more
information about the programmes of study on offer and has details of staff
interests and research.
Two areas of specialisation are being sought:
1. Roman history, literature, and society; or
2. Greek literature (especially epic) and mythology.
It is expected that applicants will have high-level language skills in one
or both of the relevant classical languages.
It is intended to offer a permanent position to the best-qualified
candidate overall and to make a fixed term (two years) offer to the best
candidate in the other area of specialisation. The main responsibility of
appointees will be to the delivery of core courses within the existing
Classics programme. However, the development of interdisciplinary courses
in areas such as The Classical tradition and/or Film and the Ancient World
is under discussion, and an ability to contribute to these would be an
advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
 Participates in the development of courses
 Provides high quality teaching ensuring academic quality.
 Develops and maintains an excellent personal research profile.
 Supervises postgraduate students at MA and PhD level
Qualifications:
 A completed PhD in Classics, academic experience and an above
average record of publications is required for appointment to a Senior
Lectureship. A person who is in the last stages of completing their PhD may
be considered for appointment at the Lecturer level.
Experience Required:
 Teaching and supervision experience
 An established record of publications
 Competence in languages relevant to area of research
For further information of an academic nature please contact Professor John
Davidson, Programme Director, Classics, Victoria University of Wellington,
PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand, Tel: +64 4 463 5969; e-mail:
[log in to unmask]
Applications should be sent to:
Human Resource Officer
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
PO Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand
(fax +64 4-463 5209, e-mail [log in to unmask]) by the closing date of
17 October 2003. Please quote reference HSS 356
The Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Classics must work in the best interests of
the University (including its community of students and staff), within
relevant legislation, and in accordance with the University Charter.
The Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Classics must also assist the University to
meet its vision, and strive to behave in a manner that reinforces the
University’s values.
Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to
meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Please note the following two job advertisements.
Non-Canadians interested in either job are advised not to let themselves be
discouraged by the priority given by Canadian immigration law to citizens
and permanent residents of Canada. In this context, it is worth observing
that our two most recent hires have been nationals of Germany and Italy.
Candidates interested in the entry-level tenure-stream position in Roman
History here on the St George (that is, the downtown) campus are also
welcome to write to me personally for more information, or, of course, to
the department chair (Prof. B. C. Inwood: email address provided below).
Those interested in the search for a chair for the department of Classics
and History on the Mississauga campus, however, would be best advised to
write to either Professor Inwood or Professor Misak.
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Tenure-stream position in Roman History, University of Toronto (St George
campus)
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto solicits
applications for a tenure-stream position in Roman history (assistant
professor). The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in
research and teaching and will contribute to a research-intensive doctoral
programme and a thriving undergraduate programme in Greek, Latin, and
Classical Civilization; an ability to teach Latin prose authors at all
levels is required. The department is particularly interested in candidates
who combine a thorough training in Classics with interests in other
humanities disciplines.
The appointment will begin 1 July 2004; an appropriate doctoral degree must
have been earned by that date. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a sample of academic
writing, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a short description of the
applicant's current research plans. Applicants should also arrange to have
three letters of recommendation sent to: Roman History Search Committee,
Dept. of Classics, University of Toronto 97 St. George Street, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E8.
To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by
November 1, 2003.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
Any enquiries about the application should be sent to
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CHAIR, Department of History and Classics, University of Toronto at
Mississauga
The University of Toronto at Mississauga invites applications for the
position of Chair, Department of History & Classics. The appointment,
effective July 1, 2004, will be at the level of Full or Associate
Professor. The successful candidate will have a distinguished research
reputation in any field or period of historical research, an excellent
teaching profile, and exceptional leadership and administrative skills.
S/he will contribute to the undergraduate programme in History and Classics
on the Mississauga campus and to the graduate programme(s) in the
Department of History and/or Classics on the St. George campus.
The Department of History & Classics was created on July 1, 2003 by the
merger of faculty in the fields of Classics and History. The Mississauga
campus is undergoing rapid growth (student population is expected to rise
from 7,000 to 11,500 by 2006) and there will be a concomitant growth in its
faculty.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on or after October
15, 2003. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a sample of
academic writing, and evidence of excellence in teaching. Applicants should
also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Professor Cheryl Misak
Vice Principal Academic
University of Toronto at Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga
Ontario
L5L1C6
Canada
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The department of Classics at Cornell University is seeking a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in Roman History with a possible
cross-appointment in the department of History. Candidates should be
specialists in the historical study of the society and institutions
of ancient Rome, prepared to teach a broad spectrum of graduate and
undergraduate courses in the classical languages as well as history
lecture-courses and advanced undergraduate seminars in translation.
The period of specialization is open. An Assistant Professor would be
preferred, but recently tenured Associate Professors may also be
considered. The appointment would start in July 1, 2004. Please send
a letter of application, a c.v., and three letters of reference to
Professor Barry Strauss, Department of Classics, Cornell University,
120 Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. The deadline for receipt
of applications is October 15, 2003. Cornell University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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NEH FELLOWSHIPS 2004-2005
AT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS
Founded in 1881, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is the
most significant resource in Greece for American scholars in the fields of
ancient and post-classical studies in Greek language, literature, history,
archaeology, philosophy, and art, from pre-Hellenic times to the present.
It offers two major research libraries: the Blegen, with 84,000 volumes
dedicated to the ancient Mediterranean world; and the Gennadius, with
109,000 volumes and archives devoted to post-classical Hellenic
civilization and, more broadly, the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean.
The School also sponsors excavations and provides centers for advanced
research in archaeological and related topics at its excavations in the
Athenian Agora and Corinth, and it houses an archaeological laboratory at
the main building complex in Athens. By agreement with the Greek
government, the School is authorized to serve as liaison with the Greek
Ministry of Culture on behalf of American students and scholars for the
acquisition of permits to excavate and to study museum collections.
In the ten years since its inception, the NEH Fellowship program at the
American School has demonstrated its effectiveness by supporting projects
for sixteen scholars with distinguished research and teaching careers in
the humanities.
Those Eligible: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals in relevant fields
who are U.S. citizens or foreign nationals who have lived in the U.S. for
the three years immediately preceding the application deadline. Applicants
must have completed their professional training but do not have to hold the
Ph.D.
Terms: Two to four fellowships, five to ten months in duration. Maximum
stipend for a five-month project, $17,500; for a ten-month project,
$35,000. Term must coincide with American School's academic year, September
to June.
Application:
a) Cover sheet (at www.ascsa.edu.gr).
b) A statement of the project (up to five pages), including desired number
of months in Greece, a timetable, explicit goals, a selected bibliography,
and the importance of the work, the methodologies involved, where
applicable, and the reasons it should occur in Athens at the American
School of Classical Studies.
c) Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
d) Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the
applicant's work and field of interest who can comment on the feasibility
of the project and the applicant's ability to complete it successfully.
Full application information and requests for further information on the
American School of Classical Studies or the Fellowship may be obtained from:
NEH Fellowships
American School of Classical Studies
6-8 Charlton Street
Princeton, NJ 08540-5232
Tel: 609-683-0800 Fax: 609-924-0578
E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: www.ascsa.edu.gr
POSTMARK DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2003.
The awards will be announced March 1, 2004; acceptance of the award
required by March 15, 2004.
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