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HISTORY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Central Connecticut State University seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in history of the ancient world, including Ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome. The successful candidate will contribute actively and effectively to student growth, scholarship, and service.



Required Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Ancient History or a related discipline (completion of the Ph.D. is required by August 2013);
* Specialization in Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece, or Ancient Rome;
* Ability to teach World Civilization to the 17th century, Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome;
* Evidence for potential of college teaching effectiveness;
* Evidence of scholarly activity, including potential for publication, in one or more of the fields listed above;
* Commitment to serving culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Demonstrated proficiency in an ancient language appropriate to the field.

The University: CCSU is one of four universities in the Connecticut State University System. Excellent professors and a wide array of academic programs prepare students for success in whatever field they choose. CCSU’s motto is more than a slogan; it articulates the University’s commitment to students: “Start with a dream. Finish with a future.” The Princeton Review selected CCSU as one of "The Best Northeastern Colleges." CCSU serves approximately 12,200 students - 9,500 undergraduates, and 2,700 graduates. CCSU is richly diverse: more than 20 percent of students are of traditional minority heritage. Visit our web site at http://www.ccsu.edu/.



The Community: CCSU is located in New Britain, a city of some 70,000, within a 10-minute drive to the state capital in Hartford. New Britain is home to the nationally recognized New Britain Museum of American Art and offers a range of culture opportunities, including the New Britain Symphony Orchestra, the New Britain Rock Cats (Double A professional baseball), two theatres, and an extensive park system. The University is approximately 2 hours (by car) from both Boston and New York City.



Application & Appointment: For full consideration, applications must be received by February 3, 2012 for a Fall 2012 appointment. Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. To apply, click on the Apply Now button and submit: 1) a letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) letters of recommendation from three professional references (including mail and email addresses and phone numbers; 4) unofficial transcripts’ 5) evidence for potential teaching effectiveness, e.g. syllabi, teaching philosophy, evaluations, etc.; and, 6) writing sample of scholarship. ABD candidates must include a letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion.



For more information contact Dr. Kate McGrath at mcgrathkae@ccsu.edumcgrathkae@ccsu.edu> or (860) 832-2829; TTY users call (860) 832-1954.