The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at The Pennsylvania State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track appointment in Greek language and literature at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2009. We are particularly interested in scholars working on the ancient Greek prose tradition or Hellenistic and/or Roman-period literature, though candidates specializing in other aspects of Greek literature are also encouraged to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities include Greek language and literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels and lecture courses on Greek civilization and/or myth.
Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment and a clear research agenda. Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing (no more than thirty pages), and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission of all materials except letters of recommendation is preferred; please send to Sandi Moyer, Administrative Assistant, sjm1 AT psu.edu. Material that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to Prof. Daniel Berman, Chair, Hellenist Search Committee, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Penn State University, Box A, 108 Weaver Bldg., University Park, PA 16802-5500, USA. Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2008. Preliminary interviews of selected candidates will be conducted at the APA/AIA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, January 8-11, 2009. More information about the department may be found at http://www.cams.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment and a clear research agenda. Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing (no more than thirty pages), and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission of all materials except letters of recommendation is preferred; please send to Sandi Moyer, Administrative Assistant, sjm1 AT psu.edu. Material that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to Prof. Daniel Berman, Chair, Hellenist Search Committee, Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Penn State University, Box A, 108 Weaver Bldg., University Park, PA 16802-5500, USA. Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2008. Preliminary interviews of selected candidates will be conducted at the APA/AIA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, January 8-11, 2009. More information about the department may be found at http://www.cams.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.