Positions Available

University of Victoria
Assistant Professor in Greek History

The Department of Greek and Roman Studies invites applications for a tenure track position in Greek History. We are seeking to make the appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should hold the PhD and be demonstrably active in research and publishing. The successful applicant should be able to offer a broad range of courses in Greek history, to introduce innovative courses related to his/her research areas, and to teach Greek at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate should be willing to supervise MA students concentrating on Greek history and to participate in other relevant components of our MA program. Applications from candidates with innovative, interdisciplinary or cross-cultural approaches to Greek history will be particularly welcome. A willingness to contribute to the life and growth of the department is essential. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2007. Please send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to the Chair by October 1, 2006. In addition, three references should be asked to send confidential letters to the Chair by November 15, 2006.

Professor Gordon Shrimpton
Chair, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
P.O. Box 3045, STN CSC
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC V8W 3P4
Canada
Telephone: (250) 721-8514
Fax: (250) 721-8516
Email: gshrimpt@uvic.ca
Web: http://web.uvic.ca/grs/

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons and disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

Calls for Papers

Aspects of Empire
Classical Association of South Africa

First Call for Papers
Classical Association of South Africa
Golden Jubilee Conference
Aspects of Empire

The 26th CASA conference will be held at the University of Cape Town from Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th July 2007 and will celebrate 50 years of the Classical Association's activities in Southern Africa. The general theme of the conference is ASPECTS OF EMPIRE, but we welcome offers of papers on any theme related to the Graeco-Roman world and the Classical Tradition.

We welcome the offer of papers from professional classicists and from students working at postgraduate level. Titles and brief abstracts (c. 100 words) should be sent to Prof. David Wardle by e-mail (dward@humanities.uct.ac.za) by 30th September.

A webpage with more details on the conference will be attached to the website of the School of Languages and Literatures of the University of Cape Town from early September 2006.