The Department of Classics at THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA seeks to hire a
tenure track Assistant Professor to begin August 2008. The candidate must
have a Ph.D. in hand in Classical Archaeology or related field with a
preference for Bronze Age Archaeology.

The candidate must also show evidence of developing a
coherent plan for research and publication. Preference may be given to
candidates with a record of excellence in teaching large enrollment courses
such as Mediterranean archaeology and/or classical mythology as well as
upper-level/graduate archaeology courses. Additional qualifications can
include the ability to teach interdisciplinary courses in archaeological
scientific methodologies including GIS, mapping, surveying, etc. Candidate
must be willing to actively engage in mentoring students and in department
service and to be an active, collegial member of the department.

Salary and benefits are competitive. The position is open until filled, with
the review of applications beginning November 1, 2007. Please send a cover
letter, a CV, one syllabus, a writing sample (25pp.) and three letters of
reference to: Chair, Archaeology Search Committee, University of Arizona,
Department of Classics, PO Box 210105, Tucson, AZ 85721-0105.

Interviews will be conducted at the AIA/APA Annual Meeting in Chicago in
January, 2008. The University of Arizona is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Women and
minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about the Classics Department at the University of
Arizona, please visit our website at http://www.coh.arizona.edu/classics/