The Department of Classics at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, invites applications for one two-year, non-renewable appointment effective September 1, 2008 subject to budgetary approval. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek an outstanding and enthusiastic scholar who has demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. or be very close to receiving the degree and will teach a full course load (2.0) at the undergraduate level in introductory courses in Latin and Greek and Roman civilization in the first year of the appointment. The opportunity exists for teaching senior undergraduate courses in the second year.

A letter of application (with current CV, a statement of research and teaching interests and any other materials candidates wish to submit for consideration) should be sent to Professor Caroline Falkner, Head, Department of Classics, John Watson Hall, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada. Phone 613-533-2745; fax 613-533-6739; email classics AT queensu.ca. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the above address under separate cover. Consideration of candidates will commence on May 1, 2008 and continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University which is posted at http://www.qufa.ca .