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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – ROMAN HISTORY JOB

The Departments of Classics and History at the University of Southern California are conducting a multi-department search for a Roman historian at the rank of assistant or early-career associate professor.

If junior in rank, the successful candidate will be expected to hold appointment in only one of the two participating departments. At the associate level, a joint appointment is a possibility. Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2010, and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. Ability to participate in interdisciplinary endeavors linking the study of the ancient world to other areas of intellectual inquiry desirable.

Send application materials, including cv, description of research interests, at least three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (ca. 20-30 pages) to Roman History Search Committee, Department of Classics, THH 256, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0352, or electronically to Christine Shaw
(shawc AT usc.edu).

USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. For full consideration materials must arrive no later than November 15, 2009.

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NOTA BENE:

All’attenzione dei numerosi docenti e aspiranti ad incarichi di insegnamento negli Stati Uniti. Qui siamo in un’area di grande fermento culturale dove l’insegnamento della Storia Romana ha un’importanza eccezionale. I requisiti richiesti sono chiaramente indicati nel bando di concorso e ovviamente presuppongono una competenza di notevole spessore. La conoscenza della lingua inglese è un must.