Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics
2010-2012
Kenyon College invites applications for a 2-year position in the Department of Classics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2010.
Introduction
The Department of Classics at Kenyon College invites applications for a 2-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2010.
The successful candidate will teach both semesters of intensive elementary Greek each year in addition to two other courses, which may include upper level language courses, a survey of Greek history, or other courses in translation. The candidate's primary research interest should be in Greek literature or Greek history. A Ph.D. in hand is preferred, but not required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching.
The College
Kenyon College is a highly selective, nationally ranked, private, residential, liberal-arts college. Kenyon, the oldest private college in Ohio, is rich in history and tradition and is particularly well known for a literary tradition that includes The Kenyon Review. Over the 185 years of its existence, Kenyon College has developed a distinctive identity and purpose among institutions of higher learning.
Kenyon has recently completed new science and music buildings, a state of the art athletic center, and the O'Connor House, home to the new Center for the Study of American Democracy, which have added to the programs and to the traditional charm and beauty of the campus. The 1,000-acre campus includes a 380-acre nature preserve.
Kenyon is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and is a member of the Five Colleges of Ohio consortium as well as the Great Lakes Colleges Association consortium.
Please visit the Kenyon web pages for a more complete profile of the College.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible.
In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association , children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement, and many other benefits , including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook .
Kenyon College Environment
Kenyon College is located in Knox County, a rural county of rolling farmland and deciduous forests, in central Ohio. The Village of Gambier is only an hour away from Columbus, two hours from Cleveland, and three hours from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, metropolitan areas with world class art, cultural, and entertainment venues. Ohio Map
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Application Procedure
To apply, go to https://employment.kenyon.edu.
You will be asked to submit the following materials:
- a cover letter, detailing teaching approaches and experience as well as research interests;
- a curriculum vitae;
- graduate transcripts; and
- three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's teaching abilities.
Inquiries may be directed to Professor Amber Scaife, the Chair of the Search Committee, at scaifea@kenyon.edu or (740) 427-5679.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2009. Interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the APA in Anaheim, January 6-9, 2010.
Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran. Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates.