The Department of Classics at New York University invites applications for a position at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track), to begin September 1, 2024, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. This position is a part of a multi-departmental cluster hire in Comparative Antiquities that includes the Departments of Classics, Comparative Literature, Art History, Hebrew & Judaic Studies, and East Asian Studies; this cluster is an exciting new initiative, reflecting the growing awareness that the separation of ancient cultures into discrete disciplinary units is a substantial hindrance to our proper understanding of antiquity. More information about NYU’s Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative may be found at https://cfa.hosting.nyu.edu/recruitment/cluster-initiative-opportunitie…
For this position, we are seeking a scholar of Greek literature whose work sets it in the context of other ancient cultures, for example the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Nubia, South Asia, or China. We welcome applicants working in any field of Greek literature, but we are especially interested in people working in literature of the archaic period. All candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of taking up the position. The department has a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching, and we expect the successful candidate to be able to contribute on both fronts.
Application materials should include the following: an application letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (c.8000 words). The application letter should contain (i) an account of your teaching philosophy, including ways in which you would seek to attract and support the broadest range of students, and (ii) a description of your research.
Please apply through the following Interfolio link (http://apply.interfolio.com/134341). All materials must be received by November 17, 2023; inquiries may be directed to the chair of the committee, Professor David Levene (D.S.Levene@nyu.edu or 212-998-8598). For more information about the NYU Department of Classics, please visit our web site (http://classics.as.nyu.edu/page/home). Preliminary interviews for the position will be conducted over Zoom.
The Faculty of Arts and Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber that embody the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the FAS commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, please read here. (http://as.nyu.edu/administrative-resources/office/facultydiversity.html).
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Pay Transparency Statement. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.