A. W. Mellon Professorship in Classics (EXPIRED)
Department of Classics, University of Pittsburgh
Job category | Senior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent |
AOS | Ancient Philosophy or Ancient Science |
AOS categories |
Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy Philosophy of Science |
AOC | Ancient Philosophy or Ancient Science |
AOC categories |
Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
Start date | September 1, 2015 |
Job description |
The Department of Classics at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the A. W. Mellon Professorship in Classics; the appointment will begin on September 1, 2015 (pending budgetary approval). The Mellon Professorship is a tenured position at the rank of Full Professor and is open to individuals who are at the rank of tenured associate or full professor. The Department seeks candidates with a specialization in Ancient Philosophy or Ancient Science, who have a distinguished record of publication, proven excellence as a teacher, and experience in, as well as enthusiasm for, teaching the full range of courses offered in a Classics Department, including Greek and Latin at all levels and courses in translation. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the Graduate Program (currently under revision) in Classics, Philosophy and Ancient Science, and to contribute to the development and improvement of the undergraduate program in Classics. Applications should include 1. a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, and teaching experience, 2. curriculum vitae, 3. three letters of recommendation, 4. documentation of teaching accomplishments, and 5. a scholarly writing sample. Paper applications should be sent to D. Mark Possanza, Chair, Department of Classics, 1518 CL, University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260; electronic applications, preferably in one file, to [email protected]. The application deadline is December 31, 2014. Interviews will be conducted via Skype beginning at the end of January. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. |
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Web address to apply | http://www.classics.pitt.edu/ |
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Hard deadline | December 31, 2014, 6:59pm EST |
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Web address for more information | http://www.classics.pitt.edu/ |
Contact name | D. Mark Possanza |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | 412-624-4493 |
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Time created | October 3, 2014, 12:05pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | December 31, 2014, 6:59pm EST |
Expired on | January 1, 2015, 6:59pm EST |
Last updated | May 21, 2015, 3:00pm UTC |
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