The University of Melbourne
LECTURER IN CLASSICS (US equivalent of Assistant Professor, Tenure Track)
Position no.: 0029717
Campus: Parkville
Faculty of Arts
School of Historical & Philosophical Studies
Salary: $85,203 - $101,175 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
The Classics and Archaeology at the University of Melbourne is a leading
program for the study of the ancient world. The only program of its kind
in Australia, it is home to cutting edge research and field study
undertaken by its staff, researchers and fellows. The program is
affiliated with institutions such as The Classical Association of Victoria
(CAV) with whom we regularly collaborate on a variety of lectures and
events.
The discipline of Classics, part of the Classics and Archaeology program,
in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies teaches a suite of
undergraduate subjects, has a strong research higher degree culture, and
an internationally recognised research profile. The discipline has
strengths in ancient Greek and Latin language and literature, and Near
Eastern, Aegean and Classical archaeology. The School now seeks to appoint
a Lecturer (US equivalent of Assistant Professor) in the field of
Classics, with a specialisation in ancient Greek language and literature.
To be successful in this role you will have an established research
specialisation as above, and demonstrate potential to achieve a high level
of research performance through the steady production of refereed
publications and success in obtaining research grants, as well as the
demonstrated potential to attain academic promotion. You will have a
proven capability to make a significant contribution to research and
engagement in Classics and Ancient World Studies, and will aspire to
cultivate research links and networks with other groups on campus, as well
as nationally and internationally.
Close date: 3 November 2012
To download the complete position description and selection criteria, go
to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=833356&stp=AW
HOW TO APPLY: Online applications are preferred. Go to
www.jobs.unimelb.edu.au and use the Job Search screen to find the position
by title or number.
CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES ONLY
Professor Trevor Burnard
Tel +61 3 8344 6686
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The Department of Classics at the University of Maryland, College
Park, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at
the rank of Assistant Professor. The starting date for this position
is August 23, 2013.
We seek a broadly trained Classicist whose research and teaching
interests are focused on Latin prose; in particular, we are searching
for someone whose work focuses on historiographic, rhetorical, and
cultural issues. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach
Latin courses on authors such as Cicero, Caesar, Livy, and Tacitus,
and on topics in Roman culture taught in English. An interest in
visual and material culture or in classical reception would
complement the existing interests of the department.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Teaching
experience at the college or university level is required, preferably
including courses in Latin language and literature and in classical
civilization; interest in Latin pedagogy and/or experience in working
with K-12 Latin teachers is desirable.
The Department of Classics offers B.A. degrees in Latin, Latin and
Greek, and Classical Humanities, as well as M.A. degrees in Latin and
Latin and Greek. It enjoys close ties with the Departments of
History, English, and Art History and Archaeology, which award the
M.A. and Ph.D. degrees with concentrations in areas such as ancient
history and classical reception. The successful candidate will thus
have the opportunity to work with graduate students, and to
collaborate with faculty, in these fields as well as in Classics.
The University of Maryland is located four miles from Washington,
D.C. and 32 miles from Baltimore, MD. The wider metropolitan area is
home to many cultural and research institutions including the Center
for Hellenic Studies, Dumbarton Oaks, the Walters Art Gallery, the
Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution.
For best consideration, candidates should submit a complete
application by October 31, 2012. It must be submitted online at
http://jobs.umd.edu and must include a letter of application, a
curriculum vitae, a copy of a published article (or one accepted for
publication), and the names of three referees. Questions may be
addressed to Dr. Gregory Staley, chair of the search committee, at
[log in to unmask]. The appointment is contingent upon the continued
availability of funding.
Further information about the Department of Classics is available on
the departmental website at http://www.classics.umd.edu/. The
University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women,
members of minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are
especially encouraged to apply.
Lillian Doherty
Professor and Chair
Department of Classics
University of Maryland
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The Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of
Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-
track position in Ancient Roman Art at the rank of Assistant
Professor. The Department seeks a candidate with high potential for
significant publications and excellence in teaching. The starting
date for the position is August, 2013. The successful candidate must
have the Ph.D. by August, 2013.
The University of Maryland is a Research I institution located inside
the Washington, D.C. beltway with excellent access to the numerous
libraries, museums, and research institutions of the Baltimore-
Washington area, including the Library of Congress, Dumbarton Oaks,
the Center for Hellenic Studies, the Smithsonian Institution, and the
Walters Art Museum.
The Department of Art History and Archaeology offers the B.A., M.A.,
and Ph.D. degree in a wide range of art-historical fields. (Further
information about the Department may be found at http://
www.arthistory-archaeology.umd.edu/.) The successful applicant must
be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses including a
survey course (Art and Society in Ancient and Medieval Europe and the
Mediterranean) and upper-level courses in ancient Roman art and
architecture; s/he will also teach graduate colloquia and seminars on
specialized topicsas well as direct theses and dissertationsin
Roman art and architecture.
For best consideration, candidates should submit a complete
application by October 31, 2012 at jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?
quickFind=57822. Application materials must include a cover letter
describing your research and your qualifications for this position, a
current curriculum vitae, a chapter from your dissertation or a copy
of a publication, and the names and e-mail addresses of three
referees who will submit letters electronically.
Preliminary interviews with selected candidates will be conducted by
appointment at the Annual Meeting of the College Art Association in
New York, February 1316, 2013. Questions may be addressed to Dr.
Anthony Colantuono, chair of the search committee, at [log in to unmask].
The search is contingent upon the continued availability of funds.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a
policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry
or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply.
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Lillian Doherty
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