Assistant Professor – Ancient Greek Literature

Job title:

Assistant Professor – Ancient Greek Literature

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 09/03/2024
Closing Date: 10/17/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 38320
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Classics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Department of Classics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for two full-time tenure stream positions in the general area of Ancient Greek Literature. The field is otherwise completely open, except that we hope to make one appointment in archaic literature. Up to two appointments may be made at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Classics or a related area by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Applicants should address in their cover letter how they would complement and add value to . The successful candidate will have a program of rigorous and innovative research at the highest international level backed by a track record commensurate with their career stage, and will have presented clear evidence of an excellent teaching record. They will have the demonstrated capacity successfully to teach, at all undergraduate levels, translation-based courses in ancient Greek literature, and language courses in ancient Greek. They should also have expertise in at least one other ancient language. They will demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills in their application materials, and a commitment to improving equity, diversity and inclusion within the subject.Evidence of excellence in research may be demonstrated by a record of refereed publications, conference presentations, grants and awards commensurate with career stage, by a research statement showing ambition and innovation, and by strong recommendations by referees of high standing.Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and a teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s . We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.Located in vibrant downtown Toronto, the is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. Committed to a capacious and pluralistic understanding of Classics, the Department encompasses all aspects of and approaches to Greco-Roman antiquity and is recognized for its excellence across the full chronological and methodological scope of the field.All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a short research statement outlining current and future research plans, a recent writing sample (of no more than 15 pages), a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference must address the candidate’s teaching in detail. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters – which must be on institutional letterhead, dated and signed – by the closing date. .Submission guidelines can be found at . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two PDF files. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Prof. George Boys-Stones, .All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 17, 2024.For more information about the Department of Classics, please visit our website:The University of Toronto has adopted the , including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found .All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Toronto, ON

Job date

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:58:36 GMT

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