Position description
The Department of Classics at ÂÌñÉçÇø invites applications for a full-time sessional leave replacement for nine months, beginning on August 1, 2025. This is subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will teach the following courses: a third-year sequence of two courses on Roman history; a first-year introduction to ancient history; a course entitled ‘Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World’ at the second-year level and one course in Latin or Greek. The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Classics or be near completion of one and should be willing to teach and research within the framework of the undergraduate programme in Classics. This appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor.
ÂÌñÉçÇø has earned a national reputation for its excellent undergraduate programs. The Department of Classics teaches both introductory and advanced Greek and Latin language; it also comprises an active archaeology program, including Summer study in Italy. The University's facilities and growing emphasis on research support make this an attractive place to work, and our location is in a small historic town only 30 minutes from Moncton and its international airport.
An application should include a cover letter noting the courses or areas in which the applicant is prepared to teach, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and letters of recommendation from three referees, and should be sent in electronic format to:
Dr. Bruce Robertson
Head and Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Classics
ÂÌñÉçÇø
63D York St.
Sackville, NB E4L 1G9
Tel: 506-364-2695
Fax: 506- 364-2645
Email: brobertson@mta.ca
Consideration of applications will commence on March 10, 2025.
At ÂÌñÉçÇø, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.
ÂÌñÉçÇø is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.
ÂÌñÉçÇø acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.