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Associate Professor, Sundet Family Chair in New Testament and Christian Studies

The Sundet Chair's area of specialization within the field of New Testament and early Christian studies is open, though an ability to contribute to our broad curriculum in ancient Mediterranean studies is expected. The Sundet Chair plays a key role in the department's thriving M.A. program in Religions in Antiquity, as well as by supporting the University's recently introduced interdepartmental Program in Religious Studies.

Responsibilities include the active pursuit of a program of research and publication, graduate and undergraduate advising and teaching, including one or more courses on the New Testament, and service to the department and university. Appropriate skills in Greek and other relevant research languages is required. In order to be considered for this position all applicants must apply online to requisition number 173798.

Lecturer or Teaching Specialist

The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Minnesota, occasionally needs assistance with teaching different courses within the department. These positions will usually be temporary, part-time, semester-long appointments, but occasionally appointments are made at 100% time for an entire academic year. Appointments may be renwable based on need, funding, and performance. The work will include teaching the course(s), assisting and advising students, holding office hours, and participating in relevant program and/or department meetings. In order to be considered for this position all applicants must apply online to requisition number 172738.

Teaching

• Required: MA in an appropriate field, with training in the needed area of the department's curriculum. Some teaching experience required. Candidates with Masters would be appointed as Teaching Specialists. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: PhD in appropriate field. Teaching experience at the college level is desired. Additional experience specific to the needs and level of a course may be requested at a later time. Candidates with PhD.s would be appointed as Lecturers. Visiting faculty titles will match the rank of their home institution.

Salary

Salary is per course and commensurate with level of qualifications and responsibilities. Submit letter of application, C.V./resume along with 3 reference contacts to:

Christopher Nappa, Chair
Classical and Near Eastern Studies
216 Pillsbury Drive, S.E.
245 Nicholson Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55455

The letter of application should make clear in which curricular area the applicant wishes to teach. Review of applications will begin when a teaching need arises, and continue throughout the next academic year.

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