Queens University Classics: Adjunct Position (Post #1), 2022-2023

TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE – Adjunct Position #1 for 2022/23

CLST 130 – Introduction to Archaeology l: Great Discoveries in Archaeology;

CLST 201- Roman History;

CLST 204 – Scientific and medical terminology;

CLST 340 – The Roman Republic;

LATN 209B – Intermediate Latin

Department of Classics

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

 The Department of Classics at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching courses in the following: Introduction to Archaeology 1: Great Discoveries in Archaeology (CLST 130) this is a course with an expected enrolment of 100 students and taught in the fall term; Roman History (CLST 201) this is a course with an expected enrolment of 135 students and taught in the winter term; Scientific and medical terminology (CLST 204) this is a course with an expected enrolment of 190 students and will be taught in the fall term; The Roman Republic (CLST 340) this is a course with an expected enrolment of 50 students and taught in the fall term; Intermediate Latin (LATN 209B) this is a second half of a course with an expected enrolment of 15 and taught in the winter term. Candidates should have a Ph.D, and teaching experience at the university level in Classics.  This is a fall/winter term appointment for the period September 1^st, 2022, to April 30^th, 2023, with classes in session from September 6^th, 2022 to April 7^th, 2023.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Judy Vanhooser, Departmental Administrator, jv1@queensu.ca.

The academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/queens-qufa-collective-agreement.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and letter of intent identifying the position for which you are applying. Other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier are welcome. Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

Dr. Daryn Lehoux, Head

Department of Classics

Queen’s University

Email classics@queensu.ca

 Applications will be received until March 31^st 2022.  Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Classics can be found at https://www.queensu.ca/classics/.

 

 

 

Course Description:

 

CLST 130 – Introduction to Archaeology l: Great Discoveries in Archaeology (fall term)

Development of the discipline and most important discoveries; analysis of historic and prehistoric cultures and sites with emphasis on the ancient Mediterranean.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Requirements: Prerequisite None. Exclusion CLST 129.

 

CLST 201- Roman History (winter term)

Survey of the basic social and political developments in Rome from kingdom to republic to empire.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.

 

CLST 204 – Scientific and medical terminology (fall term)

This course will introduce students to the vocabulary, building blocks, and structural quirks of Greek and Latin scientific terminology to provide them with a strong foundation for understanding technical vocabulary as they encounter it in their educational and professional lives. Students will also complete the course with a stronger understanding of the etymology and linguistic structures of English more generally.
NOTE: This course does not require any previous knowledge of Greek or Latin.
LEARNING HOURS 126(36L;90P)

Requirements: Prerequisite None.

Note This course does not require any previous knowledge of Greek or Latin.

 

CLST 340 – The Roman Republic (fall term)

Emergence of Early Rome and the social and political growth of the Republic.
LEARNING HOURS 126 (36L;90P)

Requirements: Prerequisite CLST 201 or permission of the Department.

 

LATN 209B – Intermediate Latin (winter term)

Review of grammar followed by a study of representative works of Ovid and other authors. In addition to developing facility in translation, study of literary content and background of authors.
LEARNING HOURS 282 (72L;210P).

Requirements: Prerequisite LATN 110.

Note A student may alternatively use 4U Latin as a prerequisite and should contact the Department of Classics for permission to enrol in this course.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted: March 1, 2022