Teaching Leaders and Leadership Through the Classics: a Virtual Conference

Register now for the virtual conference/course “Teaching Leaders and Leadership Through the Classics,” held from May 8-22, 2017.

This conference explores how the study of classical antiquity has been, can be, and should be used as a platform for leadership education in the 21st century.  The primary texts and artifacts we study are often about, for, or by the leaders of their times; they then were, and still are, received, adapted, and used by people of later eras in developing new leaders. Our discipline’s emphasis on textual and visual analysis, narrative, and cultural history aids students in developing the skills of empathy, contextual intelligence, and critical thinking that are the most essential for the success of leaders in any field. As universities place greater and greater emphasis on their mission to develop students as future leaders, the field of Classics can become central to the study of leadership and the education of leaders.

For more information and registration, visit the conference website: https://teachingleadershipthruclassics.wordpress.com/

Job Opportunity: ASCSA Programs Assistant

JOB POSTING

Full-time Programs Assistant

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), a non-profit overseas research institution, is seeking a qualified individual to work in the U.S. administrative office of the School in Princeton, NJ. The ASCSA offers a pleasant, energetic environment with dedicated professionals. Position is full time, 35 hours per week beginning June 1, 2017.

The principal duties will involve general clerical support, including the preparation of meeting materials, mailings, general correspondence, support for communications related to Committee work, database entry as needed (Raiser’s Edge), as well as other office duties. S/he will report to the Programs Administrator.

Qualifications: B.A. or Associate’s degree. Excellent computer, word processing, and spreadsheet skills (Microsoft Office). Excellent communications skills and administrative support experience in an office setting.

Annual salary of $30,000, plus benefits.
The American School of Classical Studies is an EO/AA employer.
To apply, submit a CV or resume, and names of two recommenders. A cover letter is optional and highly recommended. Applications for the position should be submitted via the online form at:

https://ascsa.wufoo.com/forms/fulltime-programs-assistant/

Applications will be received until May 15, 2017.

Job Opening Available: Seton Hall University 

Seton Hall University seeks applicants for a one-year term faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor in Classical Studies for the 2017-2018 academic year.  The position will be in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures of the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teaching responsibilities will include Latin language and literature at all levels, and Classical literature, civilization, and culture courses in translation. 
  • We are looking for an outstanding teacher who will engage undergraduate students in creative and disciplined intellectual challenges. 
  • The teaching load is four courses per semester. 

Required Qualifications:

  • The preferred candidate will have a Ph. D in Classics no later than October 2017 and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and learning. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

  • Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Frederick J. Booth (boothfre@shu.edu), Director, Classical Studies Program.  All materials should be submitted electronically.  The deadline for applications is April 13, 2017.

Seton Hall, the oldest Catholic diocesan university in the US, is located 14 miles west of Manhattan, in South Orange, New Jersey and has an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students.  Candidates should be supportive of the Catholic mission of the university. SHU is committed to programs of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA) to achieve our objectives of creating and supporting a diverse racial, ethnic and cultural community.