The Department of Classics at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant-Professor level, to begin in August 2005.  Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment.  The area of specialization is in Homeric Studies. Areas of sub-specialization may include Archaic Poetry, Epic Poetry, or Bronze-Age Studies.  The full-time teaching load is two courses per semester.  Interested candidates should submit applications to Professor John F. Finamore, Chair, Department of Classics, 210 Jefferson Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, by November 1.  Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae,  graduate transcript, and at least three current letters of recommendation. Applicants are also encouraged to submit evidence of teaching ability and expertise, as well as scholarly publications.  All applications will be acknowledged, and applicants will be informed as soon as the position has been filled. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, committed to a policy of non-discrimination.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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The Department of Foreign Languages at Illinois State University is seeking applications for the position of Chair, preferably to begin on July 1, 2005.

Qualifications and Responsibilities.  Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Foreign Language Linguistics, Literature or Cultural Studies, Foreign Language Education, or comparable degree.  Candidates should also have an established record of research and teaching accomplishments, and should demonstrate effective leadership, as well as strong administrative and interpersonal skills.  The Chair will be expected to provide vision and creative leadership as the department builds on its current strengths and to advance the departments educational and research missions. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Rank and Salary.   Rank is at the Professor level.  This is a twelve-month position, with a competitive salary.

Department and Programs.  The Department of Foreign Languages is located in the College of Arts and Sciences.  It offers B.A. programs in French, German, and Spanish, a B.A. program in Foreign Language Education in those three languages, as well as an M.A. program in Foreign Languages with the opportunity for teacher certification. The Department also offers courses in the General Education Program and courses to fulfill the language requirement for the B. A. degree. In the M.A. program, students choose an emphasis in cultural studies, language/linguistics, literature, or pedagogy within the major language area (French, German, or Spanish). The Department has approximately 140 majors, 30 masters students, and 35 full-time faculty and offers instruction in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Greek, and Chinese.

More information is available at http://www.foreignlanguages.ilstu.edu.
The University and Community.  Illinois State University is a state-supported multi-purpose institution with about 20,000 students.  The University is located in Bloomington-Normal, a fast-growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in central Illinois.  Bloomington-Normal is 120 miles southwest of Chicago and is easily accessible by three interstate highways, Amtrak, and several commercial airlines.

To apply: Initial review of applications will begin November 1, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled.  To assure full consideration, please send vita, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of administrative philosophy by November 1, 2004 to:

        Dr. Norma C. Presmeg
        Chair, Foreign Language Department Chair Search Committee
        College of Arts and Sciences
        Illinois State University
        Campus Box 4100
        Normal, Il 61790-4100

Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Norma Presmeg, Professor, Mathematics Department, via e-mail: npresmeg@ilstu.edu

Illinois State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.

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