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Position Announcement: Lecturer in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (UBC)

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On February 21, 2025

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Position Title: Three-year Lecturer (Renewable) in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Institution Name: University of British Columbia
Position Rank: Lecturer
Area of Specialty: Ancient Studies/Classics
Application Deadline: 2025-03-25

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia is seeking applications for a renewable three-year Lecturer position in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, to commence July 1, 2025. The teaching load for this position is eight 3-credit courses per year, and the successful candidate will also participate in departmental service, events, and initiatives. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field.

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association, Lecturer positions at UBC are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will entail a probationary first year. The expected pay range for this position is $6,867 – $8,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching and will be able to maintain and grow our strong undergraduate Latin language program. They will also demonstrate the ability to retain and build student engagement in large lecture classes. Additional desirable areas of teaching expertise include: Greek and Roman mythology, Ancient Greek language, etymology, classical reception, online teaching. We especially welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and decolonization through teaching, course development, or service.

Enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of AMNE, Dr. Michael Griffin, at amne.manager@ubc.ca.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 25, 2025. Applicants should apply through AMNE’s Internal Resources website at: https://amne.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/2025-three-year-lecturer-renewable-in-latin-language-and-ancient-mediterranean-studies/

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://amne.ubc.ca

Cambridge Heritage Research Centre | CFP

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On February 21, 2025

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The Cambridge Heritage Research Centre is due to host the 25th Annual Cambridge Heritage Symposium between the 8th and 9th May 2025 in the McDonald Building, Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge. Entitled Pathways of Afterlives: Tracing, Uncovering, and Researching Legacies of the Past, this year’s symposium invites researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to meet this challenge by contributing to this ongoing discussion, considering how we study the legacies of the past. We seek to both showcase the interdisciplinary research on legacies taking place at the University of Cambridge and bring together cutting-edge work on this topic from around the world. The Symposium will create an opportunity to reflect on innovative approaches, challenge (if needed) existing ones, and exchange experiences on effective methods for researching the complex issues of legacy and heritage across time, space, and culture.
Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by Friday, 28th February 2025 to the organizers at chrcsymposium@gmail.com
See the attached Call for Papers for more information

Graduate Student Professional Development Workshop

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On February 21, 2025

In News and Events

Graduate Student Professional Development Workshop #3

organized by: the Department of French and Francophone Studies
Brown University 

Friday, March 14 @ 1 pm

via Zoom

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World Anthropology Day

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On February 19, 2025

In News and Events

Thursday, 2/20 at 12PM in the Salomon Center, Room 203
 
February 20th is World Anthropology Day! Come celebrate with the Department of Anthropology and learn all about the Anthropology concentration!
 
This event will feature an anthropology concentrator alumni panel, meet n’ greet with faculty and DUG leaders, info on the anthropology concentration, and delicious West African food from The Village!
 

Groningen Faculty of Arts Research Fellowship Program 2025

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On February 19, 2025

In Funding & Fellowships

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen has introduced a new Fellowship programme. We invite early career researchers to come to our vibrant city to make connections: with our researchers, with our students and with the residents of Groningen. To share their expertise and learn from ours, to strengthen and expand scientific networks, give expert lectures, collaborate in publications and to explore possibilities for a joint grant application.

What can be applied for

Candidates who want to hold their fellowship in the Groningen Institute of Archaeology (GIA) can apply in 2025 only for a Junior Fellowship. The Faculty of Arts offers four Junior Fellowships each year.

Fellows will receive:

  1. Guest status (OEP), providing access to all UG facilities, including the University Library, printers and flexible desk space;
  2. A bench fee up to €3,000,- for a maximum of one semester, to cover:
    1. Travel expenses;
    2. Accommodation expenses;
    3. Costs concerning the application for a Visa.

Please note that reimbursement of expenses will be paid out provided that receipts are available. All costs that exceed the funding amount will be at the expense of the Junior Fellow.

How to apply

Candidates for the Fellowship are strongly advised to contact either Prof. Sofia Voutsaki (s.voutsaki@rug.nl) or Dr Anna Moles (a.c.moles@rug.nl)  before Friday March 14, 2025 in order to obtain the application form and make sure that the Institute will be the right environment for their research. General enquiries can also be made by contacting the GIA coordinator at gia@rug.nl.

Candidates can apply by sending the application form before the official submission deadline, i.e. by  Sunday March 30, 2025, 23:59 CEST to the following email address: arts.rfp@rug.nl

The application (max. 500 words) should contain the following:

  1. The reason(s) for a visit to the Faculty of Arts, and to the GIA in particular;
  2. A description of the added value of the visit;
  3. A description of what the Fellow will deliver in exchange for the Fellowship (seminar/public engagement activity/publication/joint grant application/…);
  4. The name of the research institute and the name of at least one research staff member within the Faculty of Arts, and specifically the GIA with whom the Fellow is planning to collaborate.

Fellowhips Flyer 2025

Application form for Fellowships 2025

Theoretical Archeology Group North America Call for Papers

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On February 19, 2025

In CFP, Deadlines

Gather, Listen, Engage. Working with and for others is what inspires us, gives life to research ideas, and a critical element of today’s archaeological practice. We encourage submissions that reflect upon, expand, and challenge community and collaborative archaeology. We welcome both traditional sessions and paper submissions, and those that disrupt a standard, individualistic conference praxis.

Dates: 9th – 11th May 2025

Paper submissions will be accepted until March 1st, 2025

Submit Here

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Center for Ancient Studies UPenn Call for Papers

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On February 19, 2025

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City Enigmatic: Rethinking Ancient Urbanism Across Disciplines
Date: April 4 – 5, 2025
Format: In-person, at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael E. Smith, Director, ASU Teotihuacan Research Laboratory

The CAS invites graduate students to submit abstracts for papers that discuss the cities and urbanism of the ancient world. We anticipate that the topics may cover the following themes, but this list is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive:
• Geographical survey
• Theory
• Cities in texts
• Lived experience
• City vs. Periphery
• Urban Resilience

Submission Guidelines:
Proposals should include a title and an abstract no more than 250 words in length. Send the proposal along with a short bio to cas.upenn@gmail.com with the subject heading “CAS Abstract: APPLICANT NAME.” Please include your affiliation in the body of the email. The deadline for abstracts is the first week of March. The Center for Ancient Studies strives to bring together scholars from different disciplines engaged in the study of pre-modern civilizations. However, the organizing committee of CAS Graduate Student Conference regrets that travel subsidies for participants cannot yet be guaranteed. Instead, we are able to provide 2-day lodging and meals to panelists. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact the organizing committee via cas.upenn@gmail.com.

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FLAAR Mesoamerica

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On February 19, 2025

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Edible Foods for the Classic Maya or Peten from Wild (Uncultivated) Plants of the Rain Forests, Savannas, and Wetlands 

Discover how the ancient Mayans took advantage of biodiversity for their food beyond traditional farming.

Taught by: Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth, director of FLAAR Mesoamerica

PhD. Nicholas Hellmuth is a leading researcher of Maya culture with over five decades of experience. He has photographed ruins since 1961 and discovered the Jade Jaguar Tomb at Tikal in 1965. He is founder of the Foundation for Latin American Anthropological Research (FLAAR) and has directed multiple projects on iconography and biodiversity in the Maya world.

Date: February 19
Time: 8 PM ET

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Archaeology Summer School in Ireland

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On February 19, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Overview
The program will be delivered on site at the Blackfriary Archaeology Field School, a medieval friary site in Trim in the Boyne Valley in County Meath. The research on the site focuses on the buried remains of a 13th century Dominican friary and associated graveyard, and the field school is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds including archaeology, history, anthropology, and forensics.

Dates
Certificate in Archaeological Excavation and Recording: four-week period from June 3rd–June 27th
Certificate in Archaeological Excavation and Recording with Osteology: five-week period from July 1st–August 1st

Location
The Blackfriary site is situated in the Medieval town of Trim, County Meath which is the heritage capital of Ireland. Trim is in the heart of the Boyne Valley close to the World Heritage site at Brú na Bóinne where the 5000-year-old passage tombs of Knowth, Dowth and Newgrange are located . These significant sites, as well as the legendary Hill of Tara, the Hill of Slane and Mellifont abbey are also situated within the Boyne Valley and can be visited easily.

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Smithsonian 2025 Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology

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On February 12, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

The 2025 Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology (SIMA) program is accepting applications for both Research Internships and Collections and Archives Internships. Application deadline is March 1st: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/anthropology/programs/summer-institute-museum-anthropology 

SIMA Internship Opportunities 

  • SIMA Research Internships – up to 12 internship appointments for four weeks including a $1500 stipend plus housing.
  • SIMA Collections Internships – 3 internship appointments offer a $3000 stipend for eight weeks each summer.
  • SIMA Archival Internships – 1 internship appointment offers a $3000 stipend for eight weeks each summer.
  • SIMA Faculty Fellowships – 2 appointments offer housing for four weeks each summer.
If you have questions, you can reach out to SIMA@si.edu .

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