Ancient History @ YorkU (tenure track)
The Department of History, Faculty of Arts, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in ancient Greco-Roman history, with a preference for one or more of the following areas: women and/or gender; Greco-Roman Egypt; the Hellenistic period; Late Antiquity. The position, to commence on 1 July 2007, is subject to budgetary approval.Requirements include a completed PhD in History or equivalent discipline and an ongoing program of historical research in the area of specialization. Candidates are expected to demonstrate promise of excellence in teaching at all levels as well as in scholarly research and publication. The successful candidate should be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy may be obtained from the Affirmative Action Office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants should send a letter of application, c.v., and teaching dossier; and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to arrive no later than 24 November 2006.
Professor Elizabeth S. Cohen
Chair, Department of History
Faculty of Arts, York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
Phone: 416-736-5123; Fax 416-736-5836
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