classicist for a two-year visiting appointment at the rank of assistant
professor. This two-year appointment will begin in September 2008. The area
of specialization is open, but we seek candidates with strong philological
interests as well as a special area of research that could serve as the
basis for interdisciplinary contributions to the curriculum more widely
(examples include, but are not limited to, ancient technology, art,
archaeology, science, women's studies, religion, ecology/environment).
Teaching competencies must include ancient Greek and Latin at all
undergraduate levels as well as general courses in translation (please let
us know in your cover letter what courses in translation you would be
especially interested in offering). Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2008.
Visiting faculty are fully eligible for travel and research support, and our
salaries are competitive. Further information about the department may be
found at http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/CLSDEPT/. Applicants should send a
standard dossier, including cover letter, writing sample, c.v., and three
letters of recommendation. The committee will interview selected applicants
at the annual meeting of the APA in Chicago. Applicants should indicate
whether or not they plan to attend this meeting, and how they may be
contacted most easily, especially during the month of December. Applications
should be directed to the attention of Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Department of
Classics, Union College, Schenectady, New York, 12308. Review of
applications will begin on November 15, 2007, and will continue until the
position is filled. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to student and workforce diversity.
POSITION TWO: The Department of Classics at Union College seeks to appoint a
philologist for a one-year visiting appointment at the rank of instructor or
assistant professor. This is a one-year sabbatical replacement that will
begin in September 2008. The area of specialization is open. Teaching
competencies must include ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate
levels as well as general courses in translation. For higher rank and
salary, the Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2008. Visiting faculty are fully
eligible for travel and research support, and our salaries are competitive.
Further information about the department may be found at
http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/CLSDEPT/. Applicants should send a standard
dossier, including cover letter, writing sample, c.v., and three letters of
recommendation. The committee will interview selected applicants at the
annual meeting of the APA in Chicago. Applicants should indicate whether or
not they plan to attend this meeting, and how they may be contacted most
easily, especially during the month of December. Applications should be
directed to the attention of Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Department of Classics,
Union College, Schenectady, New York, 12308. Review of applications will
begin on November 15, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.
Union College is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to
student and workforce diversity.