The Department of Classics at the University of Washington invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of
Assistant Professor, beginning in the academic year 2008-09. Applicants
should have the Ph.D. degree by the effective date of the appointment
(9/16/08). Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students
and conducting independent research. The Department is seeking a
broadly trained archaeologist and material culturist, with
specializations on either the Greek or the Roman side, who is able to
teach an array of courses in the archaeology and material culture of the
Greek and Roman world as well as courses in at least one of the ancient
languages through the advanced undergraduate level. The successful
candidate will be ready to maintain our traditions of cooperation with
ancient-world colleagues in cognate departments. We welcome as well any
interest in contributing to foreign study initiatives, including (but
not restricted to) the DepartmentĀ¹s annual quarter-long program in the
Palazzo Pio, Rome, now in its 21st year.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of research and
teaching interests, and letters of recommendation (at least three),
should be sent to:

Professor Alain M. Gowing, Chair
Department of Classics
University of Washington
Box 353110
Seattle, WA 98195-3110

206-543-2266
alain AT u.washington.edu

Priority will be given to applications received before November 16, 2007.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty
and strongly encourages applications from female and minority
candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research
and service.