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• Prix du Mérite 2016 / Award of Merit 2016

• UBC: Tenure-track appointment in Roman History and Culture
• MacEwan: Probationary appointment in Late Antiquity or the Medieval World
• UVic: Tenure-track appointment in Roman Art and Archaeology (reminder)

• Call for proposals: volume on "Gender B(l)ending" / Appel à propositions: volume sur le « Gender B(l)ending »

[1] Association & CCB Announcements / Annonces de la Société et du BCÉA

PRIX DU MÉRITE DE LA SCÉC : APPEL À NOMINATIONS
CAC AWARD OF MERIT – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

From Patrick Baker

(English text follows)

Nous invitons les nominations au Prix du mérite, selon la procédure prescrite par l'article (b) du règlement 13 de la Société. Toutes nominations et demandes de renseignements doivent être addressées au président sortant de la Société et président du comité de sélection, M. Patrick Baker, Département de sciences historiques, Université Laval: patrick.baker@hst.ulaval.ca. La nouvelle date limite est le 15 décembre 2015.

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We call for nominations for the Award of Merit, in accordance with the procedure outlined in section (b) of Bylaw 13 of the Association. Enquiries and nominations should be addressed to this year's Past President and Committee chair, Professor Patrick Baker, Département de sciences historiques, Université Laval: patrick.baker@hst.ulaval.ca. Note: The new deadline for nominations is December 15, 2015.

[2] Positions Available / Postes à combler

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL, NEAR EASTERN AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENT IN ROMAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

From C.W. "Toph" Marshall

The Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Roman History and Culture (300 BCE–300 CE). The successful candidate must also be able to teach Latin at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or expect to have successfully defended prior to July 1, 2016), provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, and have demonstrated accomplishments in scholarship, as well as an enthusiasm for teaching in a department with the unique combination of fields present in CNERS. S/he will be expected to maintain an active program of research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and participate fully in graduate supervision, departmental service and events. The programs, faculty research interests, and general activities of CNERS are found at www.cnrs.ubc.ca.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Informal enquiries may be made to the Acting Head of the Department of CNERS, Prof. Leanne Bablitz, at leanne.bablitz@ubc.ca.

The application dossier should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a sample chapter or scholarly paper (maximum 25 pages). In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent separately by their referees. Shortlisted applicants will be asked for a teaching dossier.

The deadline for the receipt of applications and reference letters is December 1, 2015. The anticipated start date of employment is July 1, 2016. Submit application materials electronically to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Leanne Bablitz at cners.jobsearch@ubc.ca.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the SCS annual meeting in San Francisco, CA, January 6–9, 2016.

MacEWAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT IN LATE ANTIQUITY OR THE MEDIEVAL WORLD

Competition #15.10.123

The Department of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and Science at MacEwan University invites applications for a full-time probationary appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2016, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department is looking for an expert in late antiquity or the medieval world, who has teaching competence in both of these areas and is, accordingly, capable of teaching both classics and history courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of integrating digital technology in teaching, research, and the dissemination of research. Although all specializations fitting the above criteria will be considered, the ideal candidate will be a cultural historian specializing in religion or art.

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area of expertise and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, sample of scholarly work, and academic transcripts. Three letters of reference, quoting the competition number, should be sent directly from referees to careers@macewan.ca.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Edvard Lorkovic, Chair, Department of Humanities, at LorkovicE@macewan.ca.

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement. Effective July 1, 2016, the annual salary range for a Ph.D. is $76,148 to $121,252. A review of applications will begin December 14, 2015 and will continue until shortlisting is complete.

Only applications received electronically will be considered. To apply, go to http://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting.

Thank you for your interest in employment with MacEwan University. We will be reviewing all applications to select the candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

For general inquiries, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
DEPARTMENT OF GREEK & ROMAN STUDIES
TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENT IN ROMAN ART & ARCHAEOLOGY (REMINDER)

From Sonja Bermingham

The Department of Greek and Roman Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Roman Art and Archaeology. Applicants should hold a PhD and be demonstrably active in fieldwork. Ideal candidates will have begun publishing and will have a demonstrable research and publication plan. The successful applicant should be able to offer a broad range of courses in Roman Art and Archaeology, to introduce innovative courses related to her/his research areas, and to teach Roman Art and Archaeology at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to supervise MA and PhD students concentrating on Roman Art and Archaeology and to participate in other relevant components of our Graduate program. The Department is particularly looking for an individual who is able to teach international field schools involving study-travel and to organize student-integrated field research. The successful applicant will provide evidence of an excellent teaching record that ideally will include some experience with Greek archaeology and culture and Latin language at the undergraduate level.

The potential to serve as an effective role model and mentor to our undergraduate and graduate populations will be an asset.

The appointment will commence on July 1, 2016.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please send by email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample no longer than 30 pages, and a brief teaching dossier to the Chair (grschair@uvic.ca). In addition, please send three confidential letters of reference addressing research and teaching strengths.

For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by November 15, 2015 to:

Chair, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
P.O. Box 1700, STN CSC
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2, Canada
Email: grschair@uvic.ca
Telephone: 250 721 8514
Fax: 250 721 8516
Web: http://web.uvic.ca/grs/

[3] Varia

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR A VOLUME OF COLLECTED ESSAYS
"GENDER B(L)ENDING IN GREEK AND ROMAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY"

From Allison Surtees

Editors: Kathy Simonsen (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and Allison Surtees (University of Winipeg)

In May 2015 the Women’s Network of the Classical Association of Canada (CAC) sponsored a pair of panels on "Gender B(l)ending in Greek and Roman Culture and Society" at the CAC’s annual conference in Toronto. Following the success of these panels, we are seeking further proposals for an edited volume on this theme. We therefore invite submissions that include (but are not limited to) explorations of cross-dressing, intersexuality, and any behaviour or representation that blurs the conventional boundaries of gender in Greco-Roman art, religion, literature, historiography, rhetoric, and other media for consideration. Proposals focusing on material culture are of particular interest. Please send proposals of approximately 500 words to Kathryn Simonsen (kathryns@mun.ca) and Allison Surtees (a.surtees@uwinnipeg.ca) by December 10th 2015. For further information contact either Dr. Simonsen or Dr. Surtees.

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APPEL À PROPOSITIONS POUR UN RECUEIL D'ESSAIS
« 'GENDER B(L)ENDING' DANS LA SOCÉTÉ ET LA CULTURE GRECQUE ET ROMAINE »

De Allison Surtees

Sous la direction de Kathy Simonsen (Memorial University of Newfoundland) et Allison Surtees (University of Winnipeg)

En Mai 2015, le Réseau des Femmes de la SCÉC a parrainé deux séances sur le thème « Gender B(l)ending dans la société et la culture grecque et romaine » au Congrès annuel de la Société canadienne des études classiques à Toronto. Suite au succès de ces séances, nous sollicitons d’autres propositions d’articles pour un recueil d’essais sur ce thème. Nous invitons des travaux qui explorent, entre autres sujets, le travestissement, l’intersexualité et tout comportement ou représentation qui brouille les frontières classiques du genre dans l’art, la religion, la littérature, l’historiographie, la rhétorique et d’autres médias gréco-romains. Nous souhaitons de plus mettre une emphase particulière sur les propositions qui mettent l’accent sur la culture matérielle. Veuillez SVP faire parvenir votre résumé de 500 mots directement par e-mail à Kathryn Simonsen (kathryns@mun.ca) ou Allison Surtees (a.surtees@uwinnipeg.ca). La date de tombée pour le dépôt des propositions est fixée au 10 décembre 2015. Veuillez aussi nous contacter par e-mail pour toute question ou demande de clarification à propos de ce projet.