Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology
Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology
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The Department of Classical Studies and the Archaeology Program at Wesleyan University invite applications for a fulltime visiting Assistant Professor in classical history and material culture with a specialization in the Western Mediterranean. The initial appointment is for one year beginning in July 2025 with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on interactions between the Roman world and surrounding cultures andwhose methods and courses can demonstrate the ways in which ancient history and archaeology contribute to current conversations including human rights political institutions ethnicity the environment or cultural property. The successful candidate may be either an historian or an archaeologist but will have demonstrated experience in blending innovative teaching with rigorous methodological approaches to the interpretation of classical texts objects and sites. The teaching load is five courses for the academic year and will include a survey course in Greek or Roman history a survey course in Roman art and archaeology and a seminar in their research specialty. Candidates should also be able to contribute to the language curriculum in either Latin or PhD must be in hand by the time of the appointment.
The application deadline isFriday March 14. A complete application will include electronic versions of 1 a letter of application 2 acurriculum vitae 3 a research statement and 4 a teaching statement which addresses strategies for fostering inclusivity in the classroom in general. Applicants invited for interview on Zoom will be asked to supply a writing sample of no more than 25 pages and the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
Applications should be addressed to Professor Christopher Parslow chair of the search committee at Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a preemployment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or nonpositionrelated criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other nondiscrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:https://wesleyan/hr/careers/.
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Full-Time
