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Harvard University Tenure-Track Professor in Ancient Philosophy in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Tenure-Track Professor in Ancient Philosophy
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Classics/Ancient Philosophy
Position Description
The Department of the Classics seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in Ancient Philosophy. Applications are invited from candidates specializing in any area of ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy whose work extends the boundaries of the discipline. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose research lies in any of the following areas, which may intersect: research that applies ancient Greek and / or Roman philosophy to contemporary ethical debates, and vice versa; comparative research that studies ancient Greek and / or Roman philosophy in dialogue with other philosophical traditions in the ancient and medieval world; interdisciplinary research that spans ancient Greek and / or Roman philosophy and other disciplines (e.g. women, gender, and sexuality studies; critical race studies; the natural sciences; and technology). A demonstration of strong commitment to teaching is crucial, as is the ability to capture the interest of a diverse student body. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to participate fully in the activities of the Department of the Classics and to collaborate with relevant colleagues in the Department of Philosophy. This search is being run concurrently with a separate tenure-track search in Ancient Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and is part of an initiative to revitalize ancient philosophy at Harvard. Qualified applicants should apply to both positions.
We are committed to diversity in perspectives, in methods, and in our student and faculty populations. International applicants are welcome. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree by the beginning of employment.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate in Classics or Philosophy (specializing in Ancient Philosophy) required by the time the appointment begins. Candidates must have advanced competence in ancient Greek and Latin and be able to teach and supervise research on texts in both languages.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstration of strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, October 10, 2024, by 11:59 PM (US EDT ).
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching/advising/mentoring statement (describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas). [Maximum two pages.]
Two sample syllabuses: a) for an introductory survey course in Ancient Philosophy that you have taught or would like to teach; and b) for a graduate seminar in Ancient Philosophy that you would like to teach
Statement of current and future research [Maximum three pages]
Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., in the candidate’s department, institution, and/or professional societies. [Maximum two pages]
A writing sample of recent scholarship (e.g., a dissertation chapter* or a published article or book chapter) [Maximum 30 pages]
Names and contact information of 3 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the application has been submitted. The deadline for receipt of letters of recommendation is midnight on Thursday, October 17. The application is considered complete only when three letters have been received; it is the responsibility of candidates to alert their referees and to notify them of this deadline.
Optional: candidates may submit one additional sample of scholarship. [Maximum 30 pages. Please do not send more than this, as the search committee will not read it.]
- Candidates who become finalists for the position will be asked to provide a complete dissertation (or existing draft).
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Contact Information
Teresa Wu, Director of Administration, Department of the Classics, ttwu@fas.harvard.edu
Contact Email ttwu@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 3
Keywords
assistant, associate, faculty, instructor, tenure track
Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England
Classics, ancient philosophy, Greek philosophy, Roman philosophy, Hellenistic philosophy
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