| 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. |
(posted 2023/06/06, listed until 2023/12/06)