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.

Euripides Helen at Montclair State University

Montclair State University’s Classics and General Humanities Department will  sponsor a series of four outdoors performances of Euripides’ HELEN this  coming spring, April 20, 21, 25, and 27, 2017, in the Greek-style Amphitheater on MSU’s campus,  adjacent to Kasser Theater. Performances are free and open to the  public, and will take place at 2pm on each of the performance days. For more information, see: www.msuhelen.org. For other theater productions, see our general website: www.msugreekplays.org, and/or contact Jeri (Dr. Jerise Fogel) at fogelj@montclair.edu