[LCC] job listing

[Kirk Ormand]

Hello, all.  With apologies for cross-posting - we just got  
authorization for a one-year job, and want to move relatively quickly  
on it.

Best,

Kirk

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS



The Classics Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a  
full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and  
Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one  
academic year, beginning fall semester of 2010 and will carry the  
rank of Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses, including three in  
Latin language and literature, and one course of the candidate’s own  
design in the Classical Civilization sequence. Ability to teach Latin  
at all levels is required.  Expertise in Latin poetry is desirable.  
Some preference will be given to candidates also able to teach  
intermediate Greek. Among the qualifications required for appointment  
is the Ph.D. or ABD status (in hand or expected by first semester of  
academic year 2010). Candidates must demonstrate interest and  
potential excellence in undergraduate teaching.  Successful teaching  
experience at the college level is desirable.

The Department of Classics has four full-time faculty and teaches a  
wide range of courses in Classical civilization, including Greek and  
Latin Literature, ancient history, and ancient archaeology.  Courses  
in ancient philosophy, art, and religion are offered by cooperating  
members in other departments.  For further information on the  
department, please see http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/ 
departments/classics/.  Phone 440-775-8390; Fax 440-775-8084.

To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum  
vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent  
letters of reference, should be sent to Kirk Ormand, Chair,  
Department of Classics, Oberlin College, King Building 105, Oberlin,  
Ohio, 44074 by April 7, 2010.  Please do not send writing samples at  
this time. Application materials received after April 7 may be  
considered until the position is filled.  Salary will depend on  
qualifications and experience.

Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  
with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a  
climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of  
differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual  
orientation, and gender identity and expression.  Oberlin was the  
first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women  
and historically has been a leader in the education of African  
Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit  
discrimination based on sexual orientation.  In that spirit, we are  
particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals  
who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty.