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JOB: Open position at Grinnell (tenure track)

by rogue classicist

*GRINNELL COLLEGE ­ DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS (AREA OF SPECIALIZATION OPEN) *

*TENURE-TRACK POSITION (START FALL 2010)*
GRINNELL COLLEGE.

Tenure-track position in the Department of Classics,
starting Fall 2010. Area of scholarly specialization is open, but the
department currently has members focusing on Greek lyric, Roman lyric,
and ancient philosophy. Broad training in classics is highly desirable;
strength in classical mythology or literature-in-translation may be an
asset. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or
Associate Professor possible.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The classics department provides instruction in Greek and Latin language and literature along with Greek
and Roman history, art, and archaeology. The Colleges curriculum is
founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty
interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of
a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters may
include Greek or Latin courses at any level; every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, on a special topic chosen by the instructor).

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss
what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of
people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College.

To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be
received by November 15, 2009. Send letter of application, c.v., transcripts (copies are acceptable), three letters of recommendation, and a sample of scholarly writing to Professor Joseph Cummins, Department of Classics, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112-1690.

[ClassicsSearch AT grinnell.edu], 641-269-3160; fax 641-269-4985
Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin,
age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital
status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.

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NOTA BENE

Solita precisazione. Questo bando di concorso è riservato a laureati che siano in possesso dei requisiti richiesti, fra cui il principale rimane sempre il Ph.D. Si aggiunga la buona conoscenza della lingua inglese, necessaria per tutte le incombenze connesse con la cattedra, fra le quali in primis il contatto diretto con gli allievi tutti di madre lingua inglese (anche se non manca qualche eccezione trovandoci in un paese multietnico), confermata dal testo dello stesso bando.

Qui c’è la possibilità di fare carriera, come si dice in Italia, con il rinnovo annuale dell’incarico. Manca l’indicazione dello stipendio, ma posso assicurarvi che siamo ben lontani dal trattamento dei nostri docenti in Italia. Ciò premesso si consiglia di tenere ben presenti le date per l’inoltro delle domande di incarico e gli indirizzi ai quali rivolgersi per ogni evenienza e necessità.