Post-Doc: Classics in Contemporary Perspectives (Univ. of South Carolina)

Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Classics in Contemporary Perspectives at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, announces a new postdoctoral fellowship.
CCP-USC invites applications from scholars from a wide range of disciplines whose research interests intersect with projects and topics in ongoing CCP research and teaching. Examples include but are not limited to: democratic theory and practice; the reception of classical texts; democracy-building and citizenship in transitional societies; rhetorical invention and discourses of ethical life; ancient science and metaphysics; eros, authority, and irony.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Politics, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric, Classics, History, Philosophy, or another related discipline. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in research and teaching, a record of communicating research results via publications and/or professional presentations, and be willing and able to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching.

This nine month, full time, position will be available starting August 17, 2009 and ending May 15, 2010. Salary is $35,000-$45,000 (plus health benefits) depending on experience.

For full consideration, applications must be received by February 1, 2009. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Classics in Contemporary Perspectives, Jill Frank, Department of Political Science, Gambrell Hall, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.