Classics Librarian
John Miller Burnam Classical LibraryUniversity of Cincinnati
(Tenure-track, 12 month faculty appointment)
The University of Cincinnati invites applications and nominations for the
position of Head, John Miller Burnam Classical Library. Internationally
recognized as one of the world’s premier research collections, the Library
has one of the largest collections of Classical Studies in the world, with
over 170,000 volumes. We seek candidates with successful administrative
experience, a thorough understanding of collection development as it relates
to all aspects of Roman and Greek civilization, including history,
archaeology, language and literature, numismatics, science and technology
and early Christian studies as well as Modern Greek, a strong commitment to
service and a collegial leadership style. The Librarian is responsible for
a full range of information and research support as well as administration,
management and supervision of personnel. Environment: The Department of
Classics is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Classical
studies, including the study of the Classical languages, ancient history,
and archaeology. It is particularly renowned for its past archaeological
excavations at Troy and Pylos under the direction of Carl Blegen. This
tradition of excellence in archaeology continues today with current field
projects at Troy in Turkey, Midea and Pylos in Greece, at Bamboula in
Cyprus, and at Apollonia in Albania. The Department consists of 12 full-time
faculty members, as well as many post doctoral research fellows and
approximately 45 graduate students. The Department of Classics website is
located at http://www.classics.uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is a
Carnegie Research 1 institution with an international reputation. It is a
large, public, urban university with a diverse student population of
approximately 35,000. Ranked among the top 50 of ARL, University Libraries
(UL) is a leader in the nationally recognized OhioLINK library consortium.
The Classics Library website is located at
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/classics/index.htmlQualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS degree or foreign equivalent, undergraduate degree in
Classics or related discipline, at least three years of professional library
experience, demonstrated understanding of information needs of Classics
scholars, reading knowledge of Latin and either Modern or Ancient Greek and
at least one modern European language, a strong commitment to innovative and
responsive service as well as successful supervisory experience. For
complete details of required and desired qualifications, visit
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/information/personnel/index.htmlSalary and
Benefits: Minimum salary is $41,310. Rank and salary negotiable depending
on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health care, retirement
plan, 22 days of vacation, sick leave, and tuition remission for self and
immediate family.Apply: The position will be available July 1, 2003. Review
of applications will begin April 2, 2003, and continue until the position is
filled. Send letter of application, resume and the names and addresses, and
phone numbers of 3 references to Priscilla Neill, University of Cincinnati,
POB 210033, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0033; fax to (513) 556-0325 or email in
Microsoft Word format to [log in to unmask] UC is an EE/AA employer.
Women, minorities, disabled persons, and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans
are encouraged to apply.
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