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Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin canadien des études anciennes    (ISSN 1198-9149)
Volume 11.12.1 (2005 08 18)
Editors/Redacteurs: J. W. Geyssen (University of New Brunswick) & J. R. Porter (University of Saskatchewan)     <bulletin@unb.ca

Published by the Classical Association of Canada/ Publié par la société canadienne des études classiques

President: Martin Cropp (University of Calgary) <mcropp@ucalgary.ca>
Secretary/Secretaire: Patrick Baker (Université Laval) <Patrick.Baker@hst.ulaval.ca>
Treasurer/Tresorier: Annabel Robinson (University of Regina) <annabel.robinson@uregina.ca>
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  Contents of CCB/BCEA 11.12.1 (2005 08 18)                                           Return to CCB Archive   /   BCÉA Archives
        1. Positions Available
                     (Toronto), (Queen's)
        2. Overseas Study
                     (University of Missouri - St. Louis)



 
Positions Available
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From: Chair of Classics, University of Toronto
             <chair.classics@utoronto.ca>
University of Toronto
Positions in Greek History, Ancient Drama/Greek Literature, Hellenistic History and Culture

Note that 3 positions follow.

POSITION 1
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto is soliciting applications for a tenure-stream position in Greek history at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, and will be expected to contribute to a growing and research-intensive doctoral programme (which includes a newly established collaborative program in ancient history) and to a thriving undergraduate programme in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization; an ability to teach Greek prose authors at all levels is required. The department welcomes a wide range of methods and innovative approaches in the study of history and is particularly interested in candidates who combine a thorough training in Classics with an interest in other disciplines in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants may wish to note that the department is also currently searching in the field of Hellenistic history and culture.

The appointment will begin 1 July 2006; an appropriate doctoral degree must have been earned by that date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a short description of the applicant's current research plans. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Greek History Search Committee
Dept. of Classics
University of Toronto
97 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 2E8

To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by November 1, 2005.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to chair.classics@utoronto.ca.


POSITION 2
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto is soliciting applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of ancient drama and ancient Greek literature at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, and will be expected to contribute to a growing and research-intensive doctoral programme and to a thriving undergraduate programme in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization; an ability to teach Greek verse authors at all levels is required. The department is particularly interested in candidates who combine a thorough training in Classics with an interest in other humanities disciplines.

The appointment will begin 1 July 2006; an appropriate doctoral degree must have been earned by that date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a short description of the applicant's current research plans. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Ancient Drama/Greek Literature Search Committee
Dept. of Classics
University of Toronto
97 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 2E8

To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by November 1, 2005.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to chair.classics@utoronto.ca.


POSITION 3
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto is soliciting applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of Hellenistic history and culture, at the rank of assistant professor. The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, and will be expected to contribute to a growing and research-intensive doctoral programme (which includes a newly established collaborative program in ancient history) and to a growing undergraduate programme in Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization. An ability to teach at all levels in at least one area of our ancient language program is required. The department welcomes a wide range of methods and innovative approaches in the study of history and culture and is particularly interested in candidates who combine a thorough training in Classics with an interest in other disciplines in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants may wish to note that the department is also currently searching in the field of Greek history.

The appointment will begin 1 July 2006; an appropriate doctoral degree must have been earned by that date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a short description of the applicant's current research plans. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Hellenistic History and Culture Search Committee
Dept. of Classics
University of Toronto
97 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 2E8

To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by November 1, 2005.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to chair.classics@utoronto.ca.



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From: Michael Stephen Cummings
             <cummings@post.queensu.ca>
Queen's University
Queen's National Scholar Program

The Department of Classics, Queen's University at Kingston, Canada (http://www.queensu.ca/classics), invites applications from outstanding scholars for a faculty appointment under the Queen's National Scholars Program. Qualified Greek archaeologists will be will be given priority, but specialists in Greek material culture broadly defined and Greek historians, particularly with research interests in epigraphy and/or numismatics, are also encouraged to apply. The main criterion of interest to the selection committee is academic excellence regardless of other considerations. Preference will be given to scholars in the early- or mid-career stages. Appointments under this special program are normally tenure-track at the assistant or associate professor level. The deadline for receipt of completed applications, including letters of reference, is October 14, 2005 for decision in January 2006.

For more information and application guidelines, contact the Department Head, Dr. Caroline Falkner (falknerc@post.queensu.ca, 1 613 533-2745), or visit http://www.queensu.ca/classics/qns.htm.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. 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. Academic staff are governed by a collective agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association and the University, which is available at http://www.queensu.ca/qufa.


 
Overseas Study
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From: Michael Cosmopoulos
               <CosmopoulosM@msx.umsl.edu>

University of Missouri - St. Louis
Semester-in-Greece Program

The Greek Studies Chair at the University of Missouri - St. Louis is pleased to announce a new Semester-in-Greece Program. At a cost of US$5750 per student (incl. accommodation, visits to sites and museums, and tuition fees for 12 credits), this is one of the best deals available to undergraduate students. The Program, which focuses largely on Greek and Aegean art and archaeology, will be offered in Spring 2006 and the deadline for receipt of applications is September 30.

If you know any students who are considering studying in Greece, we will appreciate it if you could advise them of the opportunity. Detailed information about the Program can be found at http://www.studyingreece.org



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