Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ph.D. in Classical Studies,
starting August 14, 2013. Three courses per semester. We seek a
generalist with expertise in Greek language, literature, and
culture. The successful candidate will have an interest in further
developing and expanding a small Classical Studies Program. Funds
are available for developing a summer civilization course in
Greece. There is some opportunity to teach Greek on all levels, but
the emphasis is on culture and literature courses in translation.
The position may require the occasional teaching of Latin at the
introductory or intermediate level. Contribution to Butler's Core
Curriculum is essential, including such courses as Ancient Greek
Perspectives and Greek Art and Myth. The successful candidate
will be able to contribute to other programs such as Gender, Women
and Sexuality Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Art, History, or
English, or have an interest in developing and implementing
curricula that addresses multicultural issues. An active
research agenda is required.
Application materials, including letter of application, vita,
(unofficial) transcript, three letters of reference, and evidence
of teaching excellence, should be mailed to Classics Search, Jordan
Hall 202, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
46208. Electronic submissions to classics@butler.edu are
welcome. For inquiries, contact this email address or phone (317)
940-9974. Submission deadline: November 1, 2012. Candidates who
applied earlier this year for a visiting position in Classics may
request re-activation of their file and send an updated
vita.
Interviewing will take place at the AIA/APA meeting in
Seattle.
Modern China:
Butler University announces a tenure-track position at the
assistant professor level in Chinese history beginning August
2013. Preference will be given to candidates working in
modern Chinese history, from the Qing period onward.
Applicants should expect to teach introductory courses in Asian
history and to contribute to a comparative world cultures program
in the core curriculum. The person we hire will also have the
opportunity to contribute to any of several interdisciplinary
programs at Butler. Candidates should have PhD in hand by
August 2013 and be able to demonstrate excellence in
teaching.
Submit letter of application, vitae,
and three letters of reference to Prof. Paul Hanson, Chair,
China Search Committee, Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave.,
Indianapolis, IN 46208, or electronically to
chinasearch@butler.edu. Review of applications will
commence on December 1, 2012. Preliminary interviews at the
AHA. We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity
and can work effectively with people from diverse
backgrounds.