[MGSA-L] C. P. Cavafy Professorship at University of Michigan (second posting)

Artemis Leontis aleontis at umich.edu
Fri Sep 15 00:07:17 PDT 2017


C. P. Cavafy Chair at the University of Michigan

Deadline is October 1, 2017

MODERN GREEK STUDIES. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Departments of
Classical Studies and Comparative Literature have been authorized to make
an appointment in Modern Greek Studies (C. P. Cavafy Endowed Chair) at the
tenured level (Associate Professor or Full Professor) beginning September
1, 2018.  Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email
attachments to lsa-clas-search at umich.edu. (Details given below)

The candidate should be qualified to teach Modern Greek language and
culture and comparative literature and to fully participate in the
activities of both departments. Expertise may range from literature,
theory, and cultural studies to studies in performance, film and new media,
translation, visual culture, heritage, and classical receptions. Preference
will be given to candidates whose published work indicates
cross-disciplinary links between Modern Greek and wider geographical
contexts such as the Mediterranean, Balkans, Middle East, and diasporic
communities worldwide. The person who fills this position will hold an
endowed chair (C. P. Cavafy Chair) with a joint appointment in Classical
Studies and Comparative Literature, and become the Director of the Program
in Modern Greek Studies.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and research will be the principal
selection criteria. In addition, demonstrated leadership or a high level of
interest in program building and development are needed. The candidate will
be expected to oversee the Modern Greek program in its curricular,
scholarly, and outreach activities; to contribute to course offerings in
both departments; to advise undergraduates and supervise graduate students
in the relevant fields; and to work with donors, including the group that
endowed the C. P. Cavafy Chair. As a public institution, the University of
Michigan seeks candidates committed to working with diverse student and
community populations; therefore, applicants are encouraged to describe in
their letter of application how their scholarship, teaching, and service
contribute to diverse communities.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree or equivalent and the publication record of
a tenured professor at a research university. This is a university-year
appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2018.

Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email
attachments to lsa-clas-search at umich.edu. Please include the following
components (each submitted as a separate PDF file):

1. Cover letter addressed to the Chair, Modern Greek Search Committee

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Article or chapter-length writing sample

4. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience

5. Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching,
course syllabi, teaching awards)

6. Statement of current and future research plans

7. Names and contact information of suggested reviewers.

Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is October 1,
2017. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University
of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Artemis Leontis
Professor of Modern Greek and Chair, Department of Classical Studies
University of Michigan
Arts & Humanities Editor, *Journal of Modern Greek Studies*
email:  aleontis at umich.edu
telephone: (734) 647-2313
office address:  2156 Angell Hall, 435 S. State Street Ann Arbor MI 48109
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