SEVERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS / QUELQUES ANNONCES ET RAPPELS

>>> Reminder: the Desmond Conacher Scholarship / Rappel: la bourse Desmond Conacher <<<
>>> Reminder: the 2015 Annual Meeting / Rappel: le congrès en 2015 <<<
>>> Reminder: questionnaire on grant applications / Rappel: enquête sur les demandes de subvention <<<
>>> Trent: three limited term positions <<<
>>> Bristol: Chair of Latin Language & Literature <<<

From: Patrick Baker

Call for applications — This scholarship is offered in memory of Desmond Conacher, formerly Professor of Classics at Trinity College, Toronto, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and Honorary President of the Classical Association of Canada. Its purpose is to assist and encourage a young scholar entering graduate studies in classics. The scholarship is administered by the Classical Association of Canada. One award of $2,500 is offered each year.

Eligibility and criteria — Applicants must be Canadian students (citizens or permanent residents) intending to enter the first year of graduate studies in a classics or similar programme at a Canadian university. Specializations within the general area of classics such as ancient history, ancient philosophy, and classical archaeology are eligible. Applicants must be less than 28 years of age on January 1st of the year of application. The main criteria are academic achievement, professional promise, and an appropriate undergraduate preparation.

Application procedure — Applications should reach Professor Patrick Baker no later than April 1st at this address: Professor Patrick Baker, Chair, CAC Awards Committee, Départment d'histoire, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030, avenue des Sciences humaines, local 5307, Université Laval, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6. For full details of the items required for an application, please follow this link to the relevant page on the CAC/SCEC website.

Further information — Questions should be addressed to the Awards Committee chair, Professor Patrick Baker <patrick.baker@hst.ulaval.ca>.

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Appel de candidatures — Cette bourse est offerte en mémoire de Desmond Conacher, ancien Professeur d’Études Classiques à Trinity College, Toronto, Membre de la Société royale du Canada et Président honoraire de la Société Canadienne d’Études Classiques. Ses objectifs sont d'encourager et de soutenir financièrement un jeune étudiant débutant des études supérieures en études classiques au Canada. La Fondation est administrée par la Société canadienne d'études classiques et son Comité de sélection. Une bourse de 2500 $ est attribuée chaque année.

Critères d’admissibilité — Les candidats doivent être des étudiants canadiens (citoyens ou résidents reçus) sur le point de commencer la première année d’un programme de deuxième cycle en études classiques (ou l’équivalent) dans une université canadienne. Les divers domaines de spécialisation propres aux études classiques et anciennes, tels que l’histoire ancienne, la philosophie ancienne et l’archéologie, sont admissibles. Les candidats doivent être âgés de moins de 28 ans au 1er janvier de l’année de la demande. Les principaux critères de sélection sont les réalisations académiques, les objectifs de carrière et les perspectives de succès, et le fait de posséder une formation de premier cycle pertinente.

Modalités de presentation  — Un dossier de demande devrait être acheminé au plus tard le 1er avril (à destination) à M. Patrick Baker, Président du comité de sélection de la SCEC, Départment d'histoire, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030, avenue des Sciences humaines, local 5307, Université Laval, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6. Pour une liste détaillée des pièces requises pour le dossier de demande, veuillez consulter le site web de la SCEC.

Informations — Les demandes d’informations supplémentaires devront être adressées par écrit au Président du Comité de sélection, M. Patrick Baker <patrick.baker@hst.ulaval.ca>.

From: Alison Keith

I would formally like to invite all university Classics departments and programmes in Canada to consider hosting the Annual Meeting in May 2015. All interested departments or programmes are asked to write briefly to the President (at akeith@chass.utoronto.ca) as soon as possible and before April 15, 2012 at the latest to indicate their willingness to host the Annual Meeting in 2015.

Council asks that potential hosts provide a brief rationale why their particular department/programme is interested in hosting the meeting and well placed to do so. Are there any factors which would make a meeting at their institution in the given year particularly appropriate? Would their university be willing to provide support (both financial and logistical) for such a venture? Are there suitable accommodations available (both on-campus residence rooms and moderately priced hotels) in easy reach of the proposed meeting location? Potential volunteers might usefully consult the Guidelines for Annual Meeting document (in English and in French) posted on the CAC/SCEC website.

Council plans to discuss possible locations for the 2015 Annual Meeting at its next Council meeting and to make a firm decision before the Annual Meeting in London in May 2012 at the latest.

As President, I would be happy to discuss this matter informally with any department or programme prior to their making a formal expression of interest in hosting such a meeting. Please feel free to contact me at akeith@chass.utoronto.ca.

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Les candidatures pour le congrès de 2015 seront examinées lors de la prochaine réunion du conseil. Une décision finale sera prise lors du congrès annuel, à London en mai.

From: Patrick Baker / Fanny Dolansky

Dear Members of the CAC,

The Equity Committee is gathering data regarding the success rates of CAC members applying for SSHRC Standard Research Grants or for FQRSC Soutien à la relève scientifique (Quebec) for the 2005 to 2010 competitions (i.e. funded research begun in 2006 to 2011). In the case of collaborative projects, only the main researcher responsible for submitting the application is concerned here. To assist us, please take a few minutes to fill out this anonymous, short questionnaire and either mail or email it to Fanny Dolansky by April 6. The results will be analyzed and presented at the Annual General Meeting in May. If you have applied for more than one competition since 2005, please complete the questionnaire for each application you submitted.

Thank you,

On behalf of the Equity Committee,

Fanny Dolansky, President of the Women's Network
Patrick Baker, Vice-President, CAC

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Chères et chers membres de la SCEC,

Le Comité sur l'équité conduit actuellement une enquête sur le taux de succès des demandes de subventions déposées tant au CRSH (Subvention ordinaire de recherche) qu'au FQRSC (Soutien à la relève scientifique) pour les concours de 2005 à 2010 (c'est-à-dire pour une recherche financée à partir de 2006 jusqu'en 2011). Dans le cas des projets en collaboration, seul le chercheur responsable est ici concerné. Pour nous aider, nous vous invitons à prendre quelques minutes de votre temps pour répondre anonymement au questionnaire et de le renvoyer par courrier ou par courriel à Fanny Dolansky au plus tard le 6 avril. Les résultats seront compilés et présentés lors de l'Assemblée générale annuelle en mai. Si vous avez soumis un dossier pour plusieurs concours depuis 2005, veuillez s'il vous plaît compléter un questionnaire pour chaque dossier soumis.

Merci,

De la part du Comité sur l'équité,

Fanny Dolansky, présidente du Réseau des femmes
Patrick Baker, vice-président, SCEC

From: Kathy Axcell

TRENT UNIVERSITY — DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT HISTORY & CLASSICS

The Department of Ancient History & Classics at Trent University invites applications for three limited term positions, one of which is a 3 year recurring appointment, starting August 1, 2012, at the Assistant Professor level. All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.

Candidates should specify for which position(s) they are applying (LTA 1, LTA 2, and/or LTA 3, as described below); they may apply for more than one. Each limited-term instructor will be responsible for the equivalent of three courses per term; course codes ending in Y are two-term (24-week) courses and those ending in H are one-term (12-week) courses. Instructors will also contribute to Departmental service. A PhD by the time of appointment is expected.

LTA 1: This position covers the sabbatical and administrative leaves of a Classical historian and will be filled by a single candidate for three nine-month contracts, August 1, 2012-April 30, 2013; August 1, 2013-April 30, 2014, and August 1, 2014-April 30, 2015. We seek a dynamic candidate with an established record of excellence in research and a demonstrated commitment to the effective teaching of Classics sub-disciplines. Courses may vary from one year to the next; they will include a fourth-year senior seminar (that draws students into the instructor’s on-going research), preferably in an area of Greek or Roman history or an aspect of archaeology that addresses issues in Classical history;
ancient history and/or civilization at the second- and third-year levels; and Latin at all levels. Ability to teach ancient Greek would be considered an asset. In 2012-13, courses will be AHCL 2100Y (‘Introduction to Ancient History’), AHCL-ANTH-GEOG 2230H (‘Ancient City’), AHCL 4002H (senior seminar) and LATN 3000Y. This instructor will
also contribute two lectures per year to our foundation course, AHCL 1000Y (‘Trojan War’). Applicants for this position should include a topic proposal for the senior seminar and suggest works to be studied in LATN 3000Y, preferably involving both poetry and prose.

LTA 2: A nine-month limited-term appointment, to start August 1, 2012. This is a language & literature position, involving the teaching of AHCL 2305H (‘Ancient Greek Theatre’), GREK 3000Y, LATN 2000H, and LATN 2001H, and co-teaching our foundation course, AHCL 1000Y (‘Trojan War’). We particularly seek applications from candidates who are able to help in some capacity with our annual Conacher Players student drama production; possibilities range from the level of technical advisor to that of director, depending on the candidate’s experience and level of comfort.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Applicants for this position should propose ancient works as topics for LATN 2001H and GREK 3000Y, the latter preferably involving both poetry and prose.

LTA 3: A nine-month limited-term appointment, to start August 1, 2012. This is a language & literature position, involving the teaching of AHCL 2350H (‘Greek Myths & Mythology’), GREK 1000H, GREK 1001H, LATN 1000H, LATN 1001H, and a third-year, literature-in-translation course. This instructor will also contribute two lectures to our
foundation course, AHCL 1000Y (‘Trojan War’). Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Applicants for this position should also indicate their preferred third-year, in-translation course: ‘Love, Sex & Death’; ‘The Odyssey and its Reception’; or ‘Conventions of Ancient Greek Theatre’.

Applications should be submitted in electronic (PDF) format and include a cover letter (including specification of LTA 1, LTA 2, and/or LTA 3), a curriculum vitae, and documentation of teaching effectiveness; in addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent in PDF format.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, April 20, 2012. Please submit PDF-format applications to:
AHCL Personnel Committee, c/o Ms. Kathy Axcell, Secretary, Department of Ancient History and Classics, Champlain College, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7B8. E-mail: ahc@trentu.ca. Questions about the positions should be directed to Dr. Jennifer P. Moore, Chair, e-mail: jmoore@trentu.ca.

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from qualified candidates from the following groups: women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

From: Robert Fowler

The University of Bristol is seeking to appoint to its Chair of Latin Language and Literature. This Chair offers a rare opportunity for a person with vision and energy to provide leadership in the Department of Classics and Ancient History and more widely in the School of Humanities and Faculty of Arts.

We invite applications from researchers with an international reputation in the broad field of Latin Language and Literature, and with strong leadership skills. You will have an excellent record in research and teaching, and a broad vision of the place of the discipline and the humanities in the modern world. It is expected that you will take up appointment from 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to Professor Robert Fowler, Academic Secretary (robert.fowler@bristol.ac.uk).

Further particulars may be found h e r e. The closing date for applications is 12 April 2012. Final selection process for short-listed candidates will be held in June 2012.