Western Connecticut State University
Macricostas School of Arts &Sciences Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship in Hellenic and GreekStudies
Fall 2024 Western Connecticut State University's Macricostas School of Arts and Sciencesis pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship in Hellenic and Modern GreekStudies for the Fall 2024 semester.
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging peoplewith disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community andcontinue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within ourcampus community.
This is a one-semester, part-time faculty appointment with the potential for renewal for up to two (2) years. Theposition is comprised of a three (3) credit teaching load in the incumbent's area of specialization and three (3) credits ofreassigned time to develop and implement co-curricular experiences, in consultation with the Macricostas Executive Stewardship Committee,which meet the following objectives:
Educate students, the university community, and the general public about the contributionsthat Ancient Greece has made to contemporary civilization; Invite scholarly study of the Classics and Modern Greece; and Demonstrably promote the discipline of Greek and Hellenic Studies at WCSU. The Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences is home to nine (9) departments offering 16undergraduate majors and four (4) graduate majors that offer a variety of ways forstudents to further their education. The Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship is open to any discipline that involves Hellenic and ModernGreek Studies. The Macricostas Fellow will be expected to be available for interactions with students, faculty, and the general public thatcontribute to the intellectual life of the university and the local community. Examples of co-curricular experiences may include but are notlimited to public presentations on the Macricostas Fellow's ongoing research, consulting with relevant local/regional agencies andorganizations, hosting relevant speakers, and organizing trips to regional events or exhibits of relevant interest to the campus communityand general public. The Macricostas Fellow will perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary. Office space in a relevant academicdepartment, travel funds, and shared access to clerical support will be provided. Grant opportunities are available to support research andconference attendance.
Qualifications: Terminal degree in an academic discipline related to Hellenicand Modern Greek Studies is required. A record of distinguished scholarship. Prior successful teaching experience in ahigher education environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Individuals with equivalentexperience and background qualifications will be considered. Salary & Benefits: $12,714 per semester($2,119.00 per credit hour) with a terminal degree for a part-time position of six (6) credit hours per semester. Additional information onpart time employment at WCSU may be found at
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship oremployability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU iscommitted to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, and a criminal history record check.
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application outlining their interest in andqualifications for the position, areas of teaching expertise and experience, and research interest; current curriculum vita ; andthe names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching and scholarshipto Dr. Forest Robertson at: . All materialsshould be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by Monday, May 6, 2024. Late applications will not beaccepted.
State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identifygender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link. . Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes inthe WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at . Completionof this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reportingpurposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity.
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