Brandeis University, Classical Studies

Position ID:

Brandeis-CLAS-CLASASST [#24961]

Position Title:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America

Subject Area:

Classics / Greek

Starting Date:

2024/07/01

Appl Deadline:

2023/10/16 11:59PM help popup

finished (2023/06/06, finished 2024/04/20, listed until 2023/12/06)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies at Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in ancient Greek history from a broad, comparative Mediterranean perspective. This position is subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will teach survey courses and special topics in Greek history and the early Mediterranean world. An ability to teach Greek language and literature is desired, but not required. Research specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose interests complement, but do not duplicate, those of the department faculty, and who demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and inclusive teaching and scholarship. The Department of Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies instructs undergraduates and administers the Ancient Greek and Roman Studies MA program. A well-rounded candidate will advise undergraduate majors at all levels of their studies, mentor seniors on independent projects covering various topics, and serve as an advisor and mentor to graduate students working on MA papers or theses. Our full-time teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester). A Ph.D. in Ancient History, Classics, Classical Studies, Greek, or related fields is required. Brandeis recognizes that diversity in its student body, staff, and faculty is important to its primary mission of providing quality education. The search committee is therefore particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service experiences, will increase Brandeis’ reputation for academic excellence and better prepare its students to live and work in a pluralistic society. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 16, 2023 with a rolling deadline extending to October 30, 2023. Letters of recommendation will be solicited once a short list of candidates is compiled for Zoom interviews to be held in mid-November 2023. The position will being July 1, 2024.. Applications, submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24961 should include: ● Curriculum Vitae ● Cover letter to include a brief statement of research, teaching experience, and how the candidate will contribute to the social justice mission of Brandeis (no longer than two pages) ● Writing sample (under 30 pages) ● One-page research statement describing the candidate's ongoing work and ve-year goals ● One-page teaching statement on the candidate's efforts to represent to students the diversity of the ancient Mediterranean world ● Names of three references (no actual letters, only names and email addresses ) Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom at brookshedstrom@brandeis.edu. At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an armative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, united, and just campus community.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Sample of scholarly writing (upon request of committee)
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.brandeis.edu/classics/index.html

Search Committee Chair
Classical Studies - MS 054
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453