Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin canadien des études anciennes    (ISSN 1198-9149)
Volume 8.12 (2002 08 15)
Editors/Redacteurs: J. W. Geyssen & J. S. Murray   (University of New Brunswick)    <bulletin@unb.ca
Published by the Classical Association of Canada/ Publié par la société canadienne des études classiques

President: Catherine Rubincam (University of Toronto at Mississauga)  <humanist@utm.utoronto.ca>
Secretary/Secretaire: Patrick Baker (Université Laval) <Patrick.Baker@hst.ulaval.ca>
Treasurer/Tresorier: Craig Cooper (University of Winnipeg) <c.cooper@uwinnipeg.ca>
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  Contents of CCB/BCEA 8.12 (2002 08 15)                     Return to CCB Archive   /   BCÉA Archives
        1. Positions Available
                 (Victoria, Dalhousie, British Columbia[1], British Columbia[2], McMaster[1],
                        McMaster[2], McMaster[3], St. Francis Xavier)

 
Positions Available
From: Ingrid E. Holmberg, University of Victoria                          <Back>
           <ingrid@uvic.ca>

Position in Greek Archaeology
University of Victoria

The Department of Greek and Roman Studies invites applications for a position in Greek archaeology at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants should demonstrate potential in research and publication, the ability to offer a broad range of courses in Greek archaeology, art, and culture, to introduce innovative courses related to their research areas, and to teach Greek at the undergraduate level.  In addition, the successful candidate should be willing to supervise graduate students concentrating on Greek archaeology or art and to participate in other relevant components of our graduate programme.  The Department will consider applications across a broad historical and methodological spectrum, but will be most interested in candidates who display an engagement with social and cultural issues, and an interest in field work.   Applications from candidates with innovative, interdisciplinary or cross-cultural approaches to Greek archaeology and art will also be particularly welcome.  In addition, the Department of Greek and Roman Studies has been asked to introduce a PhD programme, and seeks candidates who would be interested in assisting in the development of such a programme.  The  appointment will commence on 1 July 2003.  The salary floor for an Assistant Professor as of January 2002 is $45,740.  Please send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to the Chair by November 15, 2002.  In addition, three referees should be asked to send confidential letters to the Chair by the same date.  Professor Ingrid E. Holmberg, Chair, Department of Greek and Roman Studies, Box 3045, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. V8W  3P4, Canada.   Tel: (250)
721-8528; Fax: (250) 721-8516; e-mail: <ingrid@uvic.ca>; web site: http://web.uvic.ca/grs/.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginal persons.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


From: Lynn Lantz, Dalhousie University                           <Back>
                <llantz@IS.Dal.Ca>

Tenure-track appointment: Lecturer/Assistant Professor
History of Ancient Greece:  Politics, Society and Culture
Department of Classics, Dalhousie University

Applications are invited for a tenure track appointment at the Lecturer/Assistant Professor level effective July 1, 2003 in History of Ancient Greece:  Politics, Society and Culture.  This position is subject to budgetary approval.  All candidates will possess philological competence in Greek and Latin normally expected in international Classical Scholarship.  At the undergraduate level a demonstrated ability to teach large introductory classes, and intermediate classes in more than one area of classical studies, is essential.  The successful applicant will be able to contribute to the Graduate Programme of the Department:  the preferred area is in a text-based and interdisciplinary approach to the history of Greek culture; an interest in historiography would be advantageous.  Competence and readiness to teach Latin or Greek language and literature at the undergraduate level are expected.  Applicants should have completed the PhD or have the PhD in-hand and show competence in teaching, research and publication appropriate to their experience.  The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A letter of application, complete and updated curriculum vitae, and three letters of professional recommendation should be sent to:

Dr. D.K. House, Chair
Department of Classics
Dalhousie University
6135 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 4P9
The closing date for applications is October 15, 2002.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
 


From: Phillip Harding, University of British Columbia                           <Back>
            <hardingp@interchange.ubc.ca>

Tenure-track position in Classical Language and Literature
Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies
University of British Columbia

The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classical language and literature at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2003 subject to budgetary approval.  The successful candidate will be expected to be well grounded in Greek and/or Roman literature; to have a broad familiarity with critical methods and theories in literature, and to be able to teach a range of courses that combine the interests of this multi-faceted Department, but we are particularly looking for a specialist in epic and/or lyric/elegiac poetry.  Ability to teach Greek and/or Latin through the Ph.D. is expected.  Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and research is an asset.  Applicants should have completed the Ph.D. and demonstrated their commitment to scholarship through publication.  Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is desirable.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  With their letter of application applicants should send a current c.v. and arrange for three letters of reference, and teaching evaluations if available, to be forwarded to The Chair, Search Committee, Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies, University of British Columbia, BUCH C260-1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1, Canada, no later than October 31, 2002.  Interested applicants may also visit our Website at http://www.cnrs.ubc.ca.  The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply;  however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.


From: Phillip Harding, University of British Columbia                       <Back>
            <hardingp@interchange.ubc.ca>

Tenure-track position in Greek History and Epigraphy
Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies
University of British Columbia

The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Greek  History and Epigraphy at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2003 subject to budgetary approval.   The successful applicant will be expected to teach a range of courses on Greek history and historians that combine the interests of this multi-faceted Department, including law and society.  Preference will be given to an applicant with a specialization in epigraphy.  The Department has a long tradition of excellence in this area, has superb library holdings in Greek and Roman epigraphy and numismatics and houses the Malcolm F. McGregor collection of squeezes.  The successful applicant will be expected to build upon this tradition.   Ability to teach courses in Greek through the Ph.D. is expected.  Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and research is an asset.  Applicants should have completed the Ph.D. and demonstrated their commitment to
scholarship through publication.  Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is desirable.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  With their letter of application applicants should send a current c.v. and arrange for three letters of reference, and teaching evaluations if available, to be forwarded to The Chair, Search Committee, Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies, University of British Columbia, BUCH C260-1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1, Canada, no later than October 31, 2002.  Interested applicants may also visit our Website at http://www.cnrs.ubc.ca.  The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply;  however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.


From: Michele George, McMaster University                       <Back>
            <georgem@mcmaster.ca>

Tenure-track appointment in Ancient Greek History
(Assistant Professor)
The Department of Classics
McMaster University

The Department of Classics at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Ancient Greek History at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2003.  McMaster University is a research intensive university and the Department of Classics has undergraduate degree programmes in Greek, Latin, and classical culture, as well as programmes leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics or Ancient History, with specialization in Ancient Greek History and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, with a clearly defined research programme which will result in publication.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ancient history (including Greek historical writers in the original) and classical culture and to contribute to all aspects of the Department's graduate programme.  The ability to teach courses in Greek and Latin is essential; the ability to teach an undergraduate course in non-Greco-Roman civilizations will be considered an advantage.  The current minimum salary floor for Assistant Professor is $46,456.00.  Applicants should send a letter of application, together with a curriculum vitae and a sample of their writing, to Dr. Michele George, Acting Chair, Department of Classics, McMaster University, 1280 Main West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2, Canada (<georgem@mcmaster.ca>; fax:  905 577-6930).  Applications must be received by October 31, 2002, and applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to reach the Department by the same date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.  McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.


From: Michele George, McMaster University                           <Back>
            <georgem@mcmaster.ca>

Tenure-track appointment in Greek Art and Archaeology
(Assistant Professor)
The Department of Classics
McMaster University

The Department of Classics at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the area of Greek Art and Archaeology at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2003.  McMaster University is a research intensive university and the Department of Classics has undergraduate degree programmes in Greek, Latin, and classical culture, as well as programmes leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics or the equivalent, with specialization in Greek art and archaeology (Archaic, Classical, or Hellenistic periods), and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, with a clearly defined programme of research which will result in publication.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Greek art and archaeology and to contribute to all aspects of the Department's graduate programme.  The ability to teach courses in Classical culture and ancient Greek is highly desirable.  The current minimum salary floor for Assistant Professor is $46,456.00.  Applicants should send a letter of application, together with a curriculum vitae and a sample of their writing, to Dr. Michele George, Acting Chair, Department of Classics, McMaster University, 1280 Main West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2, Canada (<georgem@mcmaster.ca>; fax: 905 577-6930).  Applications must be received by January 17, 2003, and applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to reach the Department by the same date.  The Department expects to be conducting interviews at the January 2003 meeting of the American Philological Association in New Orleans.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.  McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.


From: Michele George, McMaster University                           <Back>
            <georgem@mcmaster.ca>
Tenure-track appointment in Ancient Greek Language
and Literature
(Assistant Professor)
The Department of Classics
McMaster University
The Department of Classics at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Ancient Greek Language and Literature at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2003.  McMaster University is a research-intensive university and the Department of Classics has undergraduate degree programmes in Greek, Latin, and Classical culture, as well as programmes leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. Degrees.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics, with specialization in Greek language and literature, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, with a clearly defined research programme  which will result in publication.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Greek language and literature, Classical culture, and to contribute to all aspects of the Department's graduate programme.  The ability to teach courses in Latin as well as Greek  is essential.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Programme in Comparative Literature.  The current minimum salary floor for Assistant Professor is $46,456.00.  Applicants should send a letter of application, together with a curriculum vitae and a sample of their writing, to Dr. Michele George, Acting Chair, Department of Classics, McMaster University, 1280 Main West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2, Canada (<georgem@mcmaster.ca>; fax: 905 577-6930).  Applications must be received by January 17, 2003, and applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to reach the Department by the same date.  The Department expects to be conducting interviews at the January 2003 meeting of the American Philological Association in New Orleans.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.  McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.


From: Steven Baldner, St. Francis Xavier University                            <Back>
                <sbaldner@stfx.ca>

Canada Research Chair
The Erasmus Chair in Renaissance Humanism
St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a Canada Research Chair in Renaissance Humanism at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor (Tier II).

The occupant of the Erasmus Chair should understand the broad history of Renaissance Humanism, both in itself and in relation to its Classical and Mediaeval roots.  As well, the Erasmus professor should be able to communicate the importance of humanistic learning for scholars and students today.  Finally, the Chair will be held by a research specialist of the highest scholarly calibre.  Areas of specialization could be as early as the 14th or as late as the 17th century.  The professor in this Chair will be a member of one of the following university departments:  Art (history), English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies.  He or she will be expected to have interdisciplinary interests appropriate to the study of Renaissance Humanism.

The successful candidate will have a substantial research budget; he or she will be required to teach undergraduate courses at introductory and advanced levels.

St. Francis Xavier University is a primarily undergraduate institution of 3,800 students, 2,200 of whom are enrolled in the Faculty of Arts.  The Faculty of Arts consists of 16 departments and 6 interdisciplinary programs, with a professoriate of 150.  Currently, eight members of the Faculty of Arts are working in areas related to Renaissance Humanism: four in English literature and one each in Mediaeval French literature, Mediaeval history, Mediaeval philosophy, and Religious Studies.  Fifteen courses are taught on topics of relevance to the field.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a long-term research plan, and a sample of scholarly work.  Three letters of reference are required.  Applications will be considered from October 7, 2002.  The competition will remain open until the position is filled.  All application materials and any inquiries may be directed to:

Robert Hawkins
Dean of Arts
St. Francis Xavier University
P.O. Box 5000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5
Canada
<rhawkins@stfx.ca>
902-867-2644 (tel)
902-867-2793 (fax)
www.stfx.ca (web site)


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