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Posted: 29-Aug-24
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R113294
Position Overview
The Department of Classics at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 15, 2025. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching center on race, ethnicity, or gender in ancient Greek and Roman religions, including these religions interactions with other ancient religious systems. Candidates should be ready to teach ancient Greek and/or Latin at all levels in addition to graduate seminars, Classics undergraduate courses, and general education offerings. The successful candidate will contribute as a scholar and teacher to OSUs lively cross-departmental doctoral program in ancient Mediterranean religions and the Departments focus on race, ethnicity, and gender, as well as Ohio States Center for the Study of Religion.
Performance Objectives
- Develop impactful, productive, and novel research programs
- Establish productive relationships with existing research areas in the Department and across Ohio State
- Demonstrate leadership in research related to this position as described above
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Candidates must have their PhD in Classics, Religion, or a related field by August 15, 2025.
Desired: Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSUs Shared Values (see below).
How to Apply
A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, a writing sample that speaks to the position as described above, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin after October 11, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Tom Hawkins, Chair of the Search Committee, at hawkins.312@osu.edu.
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:
- Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
- Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
- Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
- Attachment 5: A writing sample.
Please be aware, you will not be able to edit your application or attachments after you apply. You will need to fill out the application in its entirety and upload all required documents before clicking Submit.
Qualified candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references.
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The Department of Classics has particular strengths in ancient religion and myth down to the Middle Ages; literary critical readings of antiquity from various theoretical perspectives; epigraphy and Latin paleography, advanced also by the Center for Epigraphical and Palaeographical Studies; the study of race, ethnicity and gender; and the diachronic Greek tradition, ranging from the Bronze Age to Byzantium and Modern Greece. It is one of few Departments that host a Modern Greek Program, which offers courses in language, literature, and contemporary culture, including the Greek-American Diaspora.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.