The Department of Humanities at SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure track appointment (Assistant Professor) in classical civilization and culture, with a preference for someone with a research specialization in Latin literature, language, and civilization.

The Humanities Department is an interdisciplinary department of 15 faculty members who teach a wide variety of courses in the areas of classical, medieval, and modern culture, art, literature, language, religion, and Asian Studies. The Department offers courses in Classical Mythology, introductory Greek and Latin, and upper level courses in the Golden Age of Greece and the Latin Humanist Tradition, most of which applicants should be able to teach.

Preferred qualifications include a completed PhD, publications, and teaching experience. The successful applicant will teach the Department's undergraduate courses in the area of classical civilization and will be expected to develop a strong research programme in her or his area of specialization.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. The position is subject to approval by the University Board of Governors and final budgetary authorization.

Closing date for receipt of applications is September 30, 1999. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: