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Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin canadien des études anciennes    (ISSN 1198-9149)
Volume 12.9.2 (2006 05 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 12.9.2 (2006 05 18)                                           Return to CCB Archive   /   BCÉA Archives
        1. Positions Available
                     (University of Toronto)
        2. Calls for Papers
                     (Greek Drama IV)



 
Positions Available
                                                                                                                                              Return

From: Brad Inwood
             <chair.classics@utoronto.ca>
University of Toronto
Positions in Roman Literature and Culture;   Hellenistic Poetry

Note that 2 positions follow.

POSITION 1
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto is inviting applications for a tenure-stream position in Roman Literature and Culture at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The appointment will begin July 1, 2007.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in both 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 Latin prose authors at all levels is required.

The department (http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/classics/) welcomes a wide range of methods and innovative approaches and is particularly interested in candidates who combine a thorough training in Classics with an interest in other disciplines in the humanities. An appropriate doctoral degree must have been earned by July 1, 2007. 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: Roman Literature 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 September 15, 2006. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to <chair.classics@utoronto.ca>.

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. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


POSITION 2
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Hellenistic Poetry at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin July 1, 2007.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in both 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 (http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/classics/) welcomes a wide range of methods and innovative approaches and is particularly interested in candidates who combine a thorough training in Classics with an interest in other disciplines in the humanities. An appropriate doctoral degree must have been earned by July 1, 2007. 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 Poetry 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 October 31, 2006. Any enquiries about the application should be sent to <chair.classics@utoronto.ca>.

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. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


 
Calls for Papers
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From: C.W. Marshall
               <toph@interchange.ubc.ca>

Greek Drama IV
Victoria University of Wellington

This is the second and definitive call for papers for the conference Greek Drama IV, to be held at Victoria University of Wellington, in Wellington, New Zealand, from Tuesday 3 July till Friday 6 July 2007.

The conference will be the fourth of the Australasian Greek Drama conferences, after Sydney 1982, Christchurch 1992 and Sydney again 2002.

Offers of papers are welcome on all aspects of Greek drama, including Nachleben. An abstract of approx. 250 words should be sent by the deadline of 30 September 2006 to Professor John Davidson <john.davidson@vuw.ac.nz>. The publication of a volume of selected papers is planned. Such a volume from Greek Drama III has recently been published as Supplement 87 of the Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies (London).

A website will be set up at a later stage with details of cost, accommodation etc.



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