Assistant Professor, Roman Archeology

Location

Hanover, NH

Open Date

Aug 08, 2024

Description

The Department of Classics at Dartmouth College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Roman Archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin as early as July 1, 2025.

We seek a scholar who may focus on any period from the Late Prehistoric through Late Antiquity. While the field of research is open, a commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the past is important. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on archaeology of identity (e.g. ethnicity, status, gender, and disability); connectivity and cultural intersections in the Roman world, broadly defined; landscape archaeology; computational archaeology.

The person in this position will teach courses in Roman archaeology at all levels and in the Department’s general curriculum (e.g. introductory Latin, Classical Mythology, first-year writing), as well as co-direct the Roman Foreign Study Program. Although active participation in a field project is not a requirement, the successful candidate will work with students to identify opportunities for participation in archaeological projects, whether in the field, in museums, or in laboratories.

Dartmouth College combines a commitment to innovative scholarship with dedication to excellent teaching. Dartmouth’s Department of Classics has nine full-time, tenure-line faculty members with a variety of research interests in languages, literature, material culture, archaeology, philosophy, and history. We maintain a vibrant academic program that enrolls in excess of 900 students each year. To create an atmosphere supportive of research, Dartmouth offers new faculty members grants for research-related expenses, one term of sabbatical leave for each three academic years in residence, and flexible scheduling of teaching responsibilities on the quarter system. More information about the department can be found at: http://classics.dartmouth.edu/.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. People with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives make the Dartmouth community diverse, which enhances academic excellence. Applicants should include a statement that addresses how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitment to diversity in service of academic excellence.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in Classics, Classical Archaeology or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. Responsibilities include research and classroom teaching of undergraduate students. Qualified candidates will have a strong research record and the promise of continuing a high level of research activity, a keen interest and demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching and mentorship of students at all levels, and a strong and proven commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive college campus.

Application Instructions

Applicants are encouraged to spell out plans for building a vigorous research program, to elucidate ideas for effective classroom teaching and mentoring, and to discuss goals for contributing to the growth and support of a diverse community of students and scholars on our campus.

Please submit all materials electronically via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/151646. Letters may be addressed to Professor Roberta Stewart.

• Cover letter detailing current and future research plans as well as experience in the classroom and teaching philosophy;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Statement addressing how the applicant’s research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitment to diversity in service of academic excellence;
• Writing sample (no more than 30 pages double-spaced); and
• Three letters of recommendation that collectively address the applicant’s research potential, progress toward the PhD degree (if the degree is not yet complete), and ability to connect with undergraduates.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Roberta Stewart at: [email protected].

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