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Harvard University Lecturer on Ancient History in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Title Lecturer on Ancient History

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Classics

Position Description

The Department of the Classics seeks applications for a lecturer on Ancient History (Greek and Roman). The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. The lecturer will be responsible for four courses aimed primarily at undergraduates. One of these courses will be an introductory course on ancient Greek history. The other courses could be on topics such as slavery, warfare, empire, or religion. In addition, the lecturer may advise and evaluate senior theses.

The position is for one year.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate in Ancient History or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desired.

Special Instructions

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than February 27, 2025.

  • Cover letter, including a description of the candidate’s teaching/advising philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas.

  • Curriculum Vitae.

  • Names and contact information of three to five referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received.

The health of our community is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC -recommended vaccines.

Contact Information

Professor Naomi Weiss, Chair, Department of the Classics. Email: nweiss@fas.harvard.edu.

Contact Email nweiss@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

Keywords

faculty, instructor

Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England

Field: Ancient history, Greek history, Roman history, Classics, Ancient Mediterranean Studies

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