The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Classics in Roman Studies and at the assistant professor level. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests and teaching experience in Roman History and Roman Archaeology. The successful candidate will participate in a programme with a wide range of courses in civilization and ancient languages, including Latin and Greek, Ancient History, Classical Myth and Literature, Women in Antiquity and the History of Ancient Art. 

Saint Mary’s University is uniquely committed to internationalizing its curriculum to prepare students to live and work in a global community. The Department of Modern Languages and Classics is a multidisciplinary unit of which the classical Mediterranean heritage is an integral part. In addition, Classics has close ties to the Departments of History, Anthropology and Religious Studies, facilitating individual faculty members to join research projects and share teaching duties with colleagues in those departments.

The appointment will commence on July 1, 2007. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or show proof of its near completion, and demonstrate promise in teaching, research and scholarly publication. Applicants should forward a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a one page statement of approach to teaching Classics, a sample of scholarly writing and the names of at least three professional referees to the Chair of the Selection Committee for Classics, Department of Modern Languages and Classics, Room 409A, McNally Building, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3.

The closing date for applications is February 2,2007. Although candidates of all nationalities may apply, Canadian immigration requires that priority consideration be given to qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This position is subject to budgetary and programme considerations. Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of employment equity. Visit the Saint Mary’s website at www.smu.ca

... seen in the Canadian Classical Bulletin