Long-term Upper School Latin Substitute – The Shipley School (PA)

The Shipley School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Long-term Upper School Latin Substitute teacher from January 3rd to March 24th, 2023. The candidate will have experience in the Latin Classroom, hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and possess a clear educational philosophy, which is consistent with the mission of the school.

The Successful Candidate must:

  • Teach 5 sections of Latin at varied levels (Latin II, Latin IIH, Latin III, Latin IIIH, Latin IV/VH).
  • Be current with trends in second language pedagogy.
  • Have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and work to create a supportive atmosphere and rigorous academic program in which all students will thrive.
  • Display professionalism in working with all stakeholders in the school.
  • Show a desire to work collaboratively with all members of the Shipley Community to positively contribute to the enhancement of our learning community.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience teaching Latin to Upper School-aged students (Grades 9-12).
  • Demonstrate a superior level of proficiency in Latin.
  • Have a desire to teach a course on Ancient Greek and Roman History.
  • Exhibit excellent speaking and writing skills.
  • Have experience with content-based instruction to Upper-School aged students.
  • Demonstrate an excellent ability to differentiate instruction in order to meet all students’ needs.
  • Work collaboratively with department members to develop a cohesive curriculum that supports student growth at all levels.
  • Constructively solicit and use feedback in the classroom.

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Contact Information

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and complete the online application by November 22nd, 2022. Applications received missing supporting documents will receive less consideration. Please note – clearances are not required at time of application but will be required for employment.

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Open Position: Managing Editor, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Open Position: Managing editor, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Institution: Bryn Mawr Commentaries
Position rank: Managing editor
Area of specialty: The ancient Mediterranean world
Application deadline: 12 August 2022
 
Bryn Mawr Commentaries, a not-for-profit publisher in Bryn Mawr, PA, seeks a managing editor (ME) for its open-access online journal of book reviews, Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR). BMCR publishes continually throughout the year, except for breaks in August and December.
 
The ME is responsible for day-to-day operations of the journal and production of its digital publication, in consultation with and under the supervision of the Senior Editors. Responsibilities include receipt and initial format check of submissions; managing the editorial process for submissions; final formatting of reviews for publication; oversight of BMCR’s WordPress database; assistance with the assignment of books to reviewers; and coordination with and oversight of student employees.
 
The BMCR Managing Editor is a part-time position of 10–15 hours per week, reporting to the Senior Editors.
 
Key Responsibilities:
– Directs all stages of BMCR’s production from initial review of submissions to digital publication
– Coordinates the workflow of editorial process among editors
– Collaborates with student employees in construction of book lists and correspondence with presses, authors and reviewers
– Shares copyediting and layout work with senior editors, and interacts with authors as needed when questions or problems arise
– Manages BMCR’s WordPress databaseMeets regularly with Senior Editors to set BMCR policies, priorities and schedule

Position Requirements:
– Ph.D. (preferred) or ABD in classical studies, ancient history or related field.
– Proficiency using word-processing and publishing software (BMCR uses MS Word, WordPress and Mailchimp).
– Experience in the editorial operations of a scholarly journal highly desired
– Excellent written communication skills
– Exemplary time management skills
– Ability to work collaboratively with remote co-workers
– Authorized for employment in the U.S.

Pay for the ME will be commensurate with experience (with a floor of $30 per hour). The position will commence on Tuesday 6 September or as soon thereafter as possible. Bryn Mawr Commentaries does not provide benefits. Applications must include a cover letter, cv, and the names and contact information of three persons who can provide recommendations. Please send all materials to apply@bmcreview.org.
 
BMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit the BMCR’s website (https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu).

2022-2023 High School Teacher of Latin at STEMCivics (Ewing, NJ)

STEMCivics, a charter school in Ewing, NJ, is seeking a High School Teacher of Latin with an exceptional ability to build bonds with students for the 2022-2023 school year. The candidate must hold or be able to obtain a NJ teaching certification. STEMCivics provides a college-prep curriculum focused on civic engagement and STEM project-based learning. Competitive compensation, including medical, dental, vision, and pension.

To express interest, please contact Kate Slovich kate.slovich@stemcivics.org


2022-23 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and History Department at Lafayette College

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures and the History Department at Lafayette College invite applications for a one-year full-time visiting assistant professorship in Classics and Ancient History (3/3 teaching load) beginning Fall 2022. The area of the candidate’s specialization is open. However, preference will be given to candidates with strengths in teaching core Classics and ancient history content at the undergraduate level, including Latin language especially at the elementary level; survey courses of Greek and Roman history; Classical Civilization courses on topics such as Roman culture and society or Classical Mythology. Each semester the successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures/Classical Civilization and one course in the History Department. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with prior teaching experience demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and diversity, curricular development, pedagogical innovation, and use of technology. The Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three confidential letters of recommendation through http://apply.interfolio.com/104381. The cover letter should address how the applicant’s teaching and scholarship will support Lafayette College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement (https://provost.lafayette.edu/policies-and-procedures/diversity-and-inclusiveness-statement/).

Applications are only accepted online. Complete applications received by June 15, 2022 will be given preferred consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dean of the Curriculum and Associate Professor of Classics Markus Dubischar (dubischm@lafayette.edu).

POSITION OPENING: ASSISTANT EDITOR, HESPERIA (ASCSA PUBLICATIONS OFFICE)

POSITION OPENING: ASSISTANT EDITOR, HESPERIA (ASCSA PUBLICATIONS OFFICE)


The Publications Office of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, in Princeton, NJ, has a full-time vacancy, beginning in July for a well-organized and highly motivated individual to support the Editor of Hesperia in all stages of production for the ASCSA’s award-winning journal on Greek archaeology and material culture. 

The Assistant Editor will be part of a small, friendly department that works closely with authors to produce scholarly publications of the highest quality. The successful candidate will coordinate the peer-review process, review permissions, conduct bibliographic research, typeset, proofread, and take on any other production tasks as requested by the Editor.
 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Archaeology, Classics, or a related field
  • At least two years of experience as a production, manuscript, or project editor
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure of publication deadlines while retaining close attention to detail 
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work while managing multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
  • Familiarity with applying author and style guidelines (e.g., the Chicago Manual of Style)
  • Proficiency in Ancient Greek (minimum three semesters)
  • Computer literacy and the ability to work in an electronic workflow

Preferred:

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop

Excellent benefits, pleasant working conditions, salary commensurate with experience. Prospective applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (in PDF format), and the names of two individuals willing to serve as references. Applications for the position should be submitted via the online form at: https://ascsa.submittable.com/submit/656006a2-2e28-45cd-b7bc-5dc62bb67715/assistant-editor-for-hesperia

The closing date for applications is Friday, April 2, 2021. The position begins July 1, 2021.

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ASCSA Position Opening: Digital Humanities Project Assistant

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is seeking a Digital Humanities Project Assistant to work closely with senior staff in Athens to prepare the public release of a program that was originally developed at the excavations of the Athenian Agora for annotating the field notebooks. It is now being adapted and updated for more general use. The Digital Humanities Project Assistant will be responsible for communicating regularly with users of the program, collecting feedback, annotating new collections, producing content for the program’s website, and writing technical documentation. The position is full-time temporary, ending August 31, 2021, with possibility for continuation. Working remotely is possible but working locally at the School in Greece is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.
 

Digital Humanities Project Assistant applicants should possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degrees are preferred.
  • Fluency in English; preferably some reading ability in modern Greek.
  • Familiarity with archaeological research and terminology.
  • English technical-writing skills. Expertise in documentation writing, editing, or publishing is preferred.
  • Demonstrated competence in the use of computer programs. Experience with digital humanities projects, database design, metadata schemas, and scripting languages preferred.
  • Ability to read cursive handwriting in English quickly and accurately, and ability to type transcriptions from scanned, archival documents.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

Applications including a letter of intent, a résumé, an English language writing sample, and the names  and contact information of at least two references, can be submitted to jobsearch@ascsa.edu.gr.
 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/about/staff/positions-available

The ASCSA is an EEO/AA employer. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.
 

About the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
  Founded in 1881, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) is a private research and teaching institution dedicated to the advanced study of all aspects of Greek culture, including literature, history, art, and archaeology from prehistoric times to the present. The School provides graduate students and scholars from North American institutions with a base and resources for research and study, including two libraries with extensive archives (the Gennadius and Blegen) and an archaeological science laboratory (Wiener Laboratory). It carries out excavations directly through its two sites (the Athenian Agora and Ancient Corinth) and also oversees other American archaeological field projects throughout Greece, in cooperation wi

DIRECTORS OF THE ASCSA SUMMER PROGRAMS

DIRECTORS OF THE ASCSA SUMMER PROGRAMS (GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSORS) Deadline: January 31, 2020

Summer Session (traditional six-week course): One Position
Summer Seminars (18-day courses): Two Positions

Term: Summer 2021

Eligibility: Former membership in the School and at least two years of teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Qualified applicants in all areas of classical studies, including history, art history, languages, epigraphy, and archaeology, are encouraged to apply. Some knowledge of modern Greek, stamina, good health, and a sense of humor.

More information can be found at: https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/about/staff/positions-available

Inquiries can be sent to the Committee on the Summer Sessions: ssapplication@ascsa.org

The appointments will be announced by March 29.

For more information about the ASCSA Summer Sessions:  http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/programs/Summer

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ASCSA – M. ALISON FRANTZ FELLOWSHIP

The M. Alison Frantz Fellowship, formerly known as the Gennadeion Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies, was named in honor of archaeologist, Byzantinist, and photographer M. Alison Frantz (1903–1995), a scholar of the post-classical Athenian Agora whose photographs of antiquities are widely used in books on Greek culture.

For more details on eligibility, fields of study, and terms please click here to download PDF or click here to read about this and other fellowships on the ASCSA website.

Direct link to the online application:
https://ascsa.submittable.com/submit/116910/m-alison-frantz-fellowship-in-post-classical-studies-at-the-gennadius-library

DEADLINE: January 15, 2020.

ASCSA – The Harry Bikakis Fellowship

Deadline: January 15, 2020

This fellowship was established by Lloyd E. Cotsen, Chairman emeritus of the Overseers of the Gennadius Library, to honor Harry Bikakis, attorney of the American School, who exhibited much devotion and loyalty to the School during his term from 1979 to 1995.

Eligibility:  Graduate students at North American institutions, or Greek graduate students, whose research subject is ancient Greek law and who need to work at ASCSA libraries; or Greek graduate students working on excavations conducted by or affiliated with the ASCSA.

Terms:  Stipend of $1,875. School fees are waived. Fellowship does not include travel costs, housing, board, and other living expenses. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA be contributed to the relevant library of the School.

Application:  Submit an online application, curriculum vitae, and a project proposal. Arrange for two letters of recommendation. For more information about the application, visit the ASCSA web site at: https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/apply/fellowships-and-grants/graduate-and-postdoctoral.

Link to online posting: https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/apply/fellowships-and-grants/graduate-and-postdoctoral

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ASCSA – The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is offering a scholarship for the study of archaeology for the 2020 academic year.

Eligibility:  Students who hold U.S. or Israeli citizenship, and who are Ph.D. candidates writing their dissertations in archaeology, and early-career scholars (Ph.D. earned within the last five years) completing a project, such as the revision of a dissertation for publication, which requires a lengthy residence in Greece.

Terms:  Stipend of $11,500 plus room, board, and waiver of School fees. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA be contributed to the relevant library of the School.

Duration:  Commensurate with the School’s academic year, from early September to June 1.

Application: Submit online application form for “Associate Membership with Fellowship”, curriculum vitae, a detailed description of the project to be pursued in Greece (250-word abstract and a statement up to three pages, single spaced). Arrange for three letters of recommendation. Student applicants are required to submit scans of official academic transcripts as part of the online application. For more information about the application, visit the ASCSA web site at https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/apply/fellowships-and-grants/graduate-and-postdoctoralDeadline: January 15, 2020

Web sitehttps://www.ascsa.edu.gr/apply or https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/apply/fellowships-and-grants/graduate-and-postdoctoral

E-mail: application@ascsa.org  

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