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One-year, Full-time Faculty Position - Greek Language and Mediterranean Culture

The Department of Classical Studies at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time, one-year instructor in Greek and Latin language and literature for the 2022â‘2023 academic year. The position, which carries a teaching load of five courses (3/2) may involve student advising (Masterâ™s Theses and undergraduate Senior Theses). A hire at the rank of lecturer is assumed but a higher rank will be considered if held previously by the offer candidate. Please note that Brandeis is now working with the assumption that all 2022-2023 courses will be taught in person. Courses to be taught may include introductory Greek, New Testament Greek, and topics in Mediterranean history and culture.

Area of specialization is open. Candidates must have experience teaching Greek and Latin at the introductory levels. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. A PhD in Classical Studies or related fields would be preferred but ABD candidates in Classical Studies or related fields may also be considered.

Application materials should be submitted through Brandeisâ™ HR Careers website, job reference R0006055. Required materials include a cover letter describing qualifications and interest, a current CV and a statement of research interests. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations, should also be provided. Please include the names of three references willing to submit recommendations in either your CV or cover letter. Questions about the position may be directed to Darlene Brooks Hedstrom, Chair of the Department of Classical Studies (brookshedstrom@brandeis.edu) or David DeVore, academic administrator (daviddevore@brandeis.edu). First consideration will be given to applications received before June 1, 2022.

At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeisâ™ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, just, and inclusive campus community.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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