Classics-Advanced Assistant Professor-Tenure TrackDate: 10/07/2019 The Classics Department at Colby College has been authorized to make a tenure-track appointment at the Advanced Assistant Professor level, beginning September 1, 2020.

Qualifications

We invite applications from candidates capable of teaching with distinction courses in ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels, Greek and Roman history, as well as other courses in classical studies such as ancient medicine and/or science, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, digital humanities, environmental humanities, material culture, or reception studies. Research specialization may be in either Ancient History or Greek literature and culture. The successful candidate will be expected to develop research projects to which undergraduates can contribute, to participate in rethinking the content and pedagogy of the department's undergraduate curriculum, and to assume a position of leadership in the Department at the earliest opportunity. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, advising, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter that explains their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier (including course evaluations where possible and a statement of teaching philosophy documenting a commitment to the value of diversity, and experience with inclusive teaching) via Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/69293

N.B. We will not be interviewing candidates at the SCS/AIA Meetings in Washington, D.C. Interviews will be conducted via Skype during the week of December 2-6. Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration but review will continue until the position is filled. Address all inquiries to Kerill O'Neill, Search Committee Chair (knoneill@colby.edu).

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.

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