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Assistant or Associate Professor - Greek Literature - Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-202…. The current base salary range for Assistant Professors is $74,600 - $97,200. The current base salary range for Associates Professors is $92,500 - $116,600. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2024.

Application Window

Open date: August 14, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Oct 27, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 27, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (formerly Classics) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Ancient Greek Literature.

The Department seeks a specialist in Greek literature, from the beginnings to the 3rd century CE, whose expertise complements the range of subjects and approaches covered by current faculty. For more faculty information go to: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu/people/faculty.

Duties will include developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, supervising and mentoring graduate degree candidates, contributing as a dissertation committee member or as dissertation advisor, and participating in the administrative activities and intellectual life of the Department and the University. For more information about the Department, go to: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu.

We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our community and of higher education. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of our Department and we believe that our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Support for candidates on writing effective statements that demonstrate this commitment can be found at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-deib/support-facult….

The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

Department: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor -- including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure -- or a position equivalent to an assistant professor e.g. at an international university. Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. /shortcuts/ofew_contributions_diversity.

• Writing Sample - Please provide a 20-30 pp. writing sample of published or unpublished work, in English.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/4495905

Associate Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor, e.g. at an international university. Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. /shortcuts/ofew_contributions_diversity.

• Writing Sample - Please provide a 20-30 pp. writing sample of published or unpublished work, in English.

Reference requirements

• No references required

Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/4495905

Help contact: mailto:ealc_gbs_ap@berkeley.edu

Campus Information

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Berkeley, CA

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4495905

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