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Assistant Professor of Classical Studies & Kelsey Museum Assistant Curator

Employer
University of Michigan Classical Studies
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Not specified
Date posted
Aug 21, 2019

 

The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Department of Classical Studies and Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
have been authorized to make an appointment in Classical Studies and the Kelsey
Museum at the entry level (tenure-track Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator in the
Kelsey Museum) beginning September 1, 2020.
We seek a scholar who brings contemporary historical and/or archaeological
perspectives to the study of ancient materials, and who is committed to museum
research, exhibition, and education with expertise in one of the following areas:
numismatics and economic history; Hellenistic Near Eastern material culture and
archaeology; ethics and cultural heritage relating to the archaeology of the ancient
Classical world. Applications from candidates with experience in, and enthusiasm for,
digital humanities will be particularly welcome.
Promise of excellence in teaching and research and museum curation will be the
principal selection criteria. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to
the Department of Classical Studies in its curricular and scholarly activities; teach two
courses per year ranging from lower division undergraduate courses to specialized
graduate seminars in Classical Studies, the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art
and Archaeology (IPCAA), and the Interdepartmental Program in Greek and Roman
History (IPGRH); and eventually to advise undergraduates and supervise graduate
students in the relevant fields. At the Kelsey Museum, the successful candidate will
have the regular responsibilities of a curator, including participation in the exhibition
program, stewardship (including publication) of the collections, and involvement in
Museum-sponsored field projects and research. As a public institution, the University of
Michigan seeks candidates committed to working with diverse student and community
populations; therefore, applicants are encouraged to describe in their letter of
application or in a separate diversity statement how they intend their scholarship,
teaching, and service to contribute to diverse communities.

The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Department of Classical Studies and Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
have been authorized to make an appointment in Classical Studies and the Kelsey
Museum at the entry level (tenure-track Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator in the
Kelsey Museum) beginning September 1, 2020.
We seek a scholar who brings contemporary historical and/or archaeological
perspectives to the study of ancient materials, and who is committed to museum
research, exhibition, and education with expertise in one of the following areas:
numismatics and economic history; Hellenistic Near Eastern material culture and
archaeology; ethics and cultural heritage relating to the archaeology of the ancient
Classical world. Applications from candidates with experience in, and enthusiasm for,
digital humanities will be particularly welcome.
Promise of excellence in teaching and research and museum curation will be the
principal selection criteria. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to
the Department of Classical Studies in its curricular and scholarly activities; teach two
courses per year ranging from lower division undergraduate courses to specialized
graduate seminars in Classical Studies, the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art
and Archaeology (IPCAA), and the Interdepartmental Program in Greek and Roman
History (IPGRH); and eventually to advise undergraduates and supervise graduate
students in the relevant fields. At the Kelsey Museum, the successful candidate will
have the regular responsibilities of a curator, including participation in the exhibition
program, stewardship (including publication) of the collections, and involvement in
Museum-sponsored field projects and research. As a public institution, the University of
Michigan seeks candidates committed to working with diverse student and community
populations; therefore, applicants are encouraged to describe in their letter of
application or in a separate diversity statement how they intend their scholarship,
teaching, and service to contribute to diverse communities.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline prior to July 2020. This is a
university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2020.
Applications: Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email
attachments to clas-kelsey-search@umich.edu. Any questions may be addressed to
Anna Moyer, Executive Secretary, Department of Classical Studies, at this address.
Please include the following components:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Chair, Classical Studies and Kelsey Museum Search
Committee, 2. Curriculum vitae, 3. Article or chapter-length writing sample, 4. Statement of current and future research plans, 5. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 6. Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi,
teaching awards, etc.), 7. Diversity statement (recommended, in cover letter or as a separate statement), 8. Three letters of recommendation.
The deadline for submission is November 10, 2019. Interviews will be conducted by
video conference and then on campus until the position is filled. The University of
Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is supportive of the
needs of dual career couples. Women and minority candidates and scholars
demonstrably committed to working with diverse student populations are encouraged to
apply.

 

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