Saint Mary’s University

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a combination of courses, most of which are in Classics: ancient Greek and Latin languages, Classical literature and culture, Classical mythology, and Spanish language at the advanced level. An ability to contribute to the new Intercultural Studies Program, based in Modern Languages and Classics, would be a strong asset. Alongside a full-time teaching assignment shared between the Classics and Spanish programs, the successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the academic life of the Department and the University, to engage in research activities, and render service to the institution via committee work and outreach activities. The appointment will begin July 1, 2019. For more information about the programs in Modern Languages and Classics, please visit: www.smu.ca

Applicants should hold a PhD in Classics, or be near completion of the PhD, and possess the ability to teach upper-level Spanish language courses. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research portfolio in Classics and a previous record of teaching success at the university level.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Applications are to be submitted online using the Career Beacon application system. Applicants should visit www.smu.ca/employment, select the position for which they are applying, and click on the 'Apply Online' button.

Applicants should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, an up-to-date CV, a teaching dossier showing evidence of successful teaching (including course evaluations where possible), a research dossier including one sample of recent scholarly writing, university transcripts, and names and contact information for three references.

The deadline for applications is January 7, 2019.

If you require any further information, please contact: Dr. Myles McCallum, Chairperson, Department of Modern Languages & Classics at (902) 420-5815 or via email at [email protected].

Saint Mary's is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our university is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Wide-ranging social science and humanities programs, interdisciplinary studies are prominent in the Faculty of Arts. Saint Mary's is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the Northeastern United States.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Visit our web site at http://www.smu.ca.