We invite early career scholars interested in researching global Late Antiquity to take part in our initial Research Forum titled Erān: West and Central Asia in the First Millennium CE.

This first Research Forum is a place for established scholars and junior researchers interested in the study of the Iranian, Sasanian, and Eastern Mediterranean world in the first millennium CE to come together for a dialogue of ideas, research agendas, and methods.

The Forum will last for 5 days and is set around the themes of Historiography, Languages of the empire, Religions and Cultures, Material and Visual Culture, and Economy and Administration. Early career scholars are encouraged to propose papers on their desired themes, although these might be organised across the week depending on the number of papers in each theme.

Morning sessions (keynote lectures and seminars) will be open to the public free of charge, subject to availability of space.

More information HERE

The UCLA Department of Classics is authorized to appoint an Adjunct Assistant Professor specializing in Greek and/or Roman Material Culture.

Duties: The successful candidate will teach 4-5 courses per year over three quarters, maintain an active research agenda, and participate in departmental activities and service; the ability to teach Greek or Latin at an intermediate level or higher is desirable, though not essential.

A terminal degree in a field such as Archeology, Art History, Classics. For full consideration, applications must be received by May 20, 2024. To apply, please send:

• letter of application
• current curriculum vitae
• a representative piece of scholarly writing
• statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• evidence of effective teaching
• contact details for three referees
• reference check authorization to release form

These materials must be submitted online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09358

Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor David Blank, Chair: blank@humnet.ucla.edu. Please cite the reference number for this search in all correspondence: JPF09358.

The effective date of appointment is July 1, 2024, and the initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year.

25th Congress of the International Organization for the Study of the Old Testament: Berlin, 11–15 August 2025.
The call for short papers at the IOSOT 2025 in Berlin (August 11–15, 2025) is now open. Applicants can propose short papers (20 minutes) to be presented in the following panels covering the main fields of Hebrew Bibel and Ancient Israel. Proposals will be reviewed by the board of Vetus Testamentum.

Pentateuch
Former Prophets
Latter Prophets
Writings
Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature
Dead Sea Scrolls
Theology, Ethics, and Hermeneutics of the Hebrew Bible
Archaeology of Ancient Israel and the Southern Levant
History of Ancient Israel within the Ancient Near East
Religions of Ancient Israel and the Ancient Near East

Furthermore, the following specialized panels on recent research questions also accept short paper proposals. More information on these panels is available on our website. The panel hosts will review proposals for short papers to be presented in these panels.

Apocalyptic Thinking in Antiquity
Between Foreign Politics and Scribal Theology: Prophecy Concerning the Nations
Digital Humanities and Computational Approaches to the Bible
Philological and Linguistic Variety in Northwest Semitic languages (late 2nd and 1st mill. BCE)
Scribal Culture and the Hebrew Bible

To propose a short paper, applicants should fill out the proposal form provided on our website and send it to iosot2025@hu-berlin.de. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 14, 2024.

The Dean of The Faculty of History, University of Warsaw, invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral researcher. The selected candidate will run their project at the Centre for Research on Ancient Civilizations (CRAC), which brings together historians, classicists, archaeologists, orientalists, Roman jurists, philosophers, and the representatives of other disciplines who conduct research on ancient studies at the University of Warsaw.

Period of employment: 12 months, beginning on 1.10.2024 or shortly thereafter.

Salary: up to 13,000 PLN.

Job description
The successful candidate will:

● conduct autonomous research on the project submitted in the application, with great potential and impact on international scholarship in any field of ancient studies

● take an active part in academic life at the University of Warsaw

● disseminate results of their research through conference presentations and publications

● actively contribute to strengthening the international position of the UW.

Requirements
● a doctoral degree in any field of ancient studies such as history, classics, oriental studies, archaeology, Roman law, religious studies, philosophy, or similar

● documented experience in research within the field of ancient studies

● proven active participation in international academic life

● well-argued excellent research project dealing with any period of Antiquity

● excellent knowledge of English (corresponding min. to level C1)

● excellent communication skills

● ability and willingness to work as part of a scholarly community.

We offer
● large, internationally connected and eager to collaborate scholarly community working within the field of ancient studies, supportive and eager to collaborate

● possibility to get additional funding for various forms of academic activity such as conferences, sessions on international congresses, publications

● office space, good or very good (depending on specific research field) library and especially electronic resources

● assistance in applying for further projects

● standard social security and medical insurance

● standard benefits package.

How to apply
Please submit the required documents (listed at https://historia.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Post-doc_CRAC_EN.pdf) to crac@uw.edu.pl while adding "CRAC post-doc" in the email title line. The deadline for submitting applications is May 10, 2024.

Successful candidates will be notified by July 15, 2024.

למכרז ממשלתי דרוש/ה ארכיאולוג/ית
המכרז כולל מתן שירותי ייעוץ ארכיאולוגי.

דרישות:
– תואר ראשון בארכיאולוגיה ממוסד אקדמי המוכר ע"י המועצה להשכלה גבוהה – חובה.
– ניסיון של 5 שנים לפחות בניהול חפירות ארכיאולוגיות ו/או בפיקוח עליהן ו /או בעריכת סקרים ארכיאולוגיים הכוללים כתיבת דו"חות – חובה.
– בעל ניסיון של 3 שנים , בייעוץ לגופי פיתוח ותשתית (כגון: חברות ממשלתיות, חברות ציבוריות, רשויות מקומיות, משרדי ממשלה ויזמים פרטיים) בנושאי ארכיאולוגיה ובניהול מו"מ ותיאומים עם רשות העתיקות – חובה.

היקף משרה חלקית, 50 שעות חודשיות.

הכנס ה־4 של האגודה לחקר העיר עכו וסביבתה יעסוק בתעודות, מסמכים, חוזים מפות ובתיעוד היסטורי של העיר עכו במהלך ההיסטוריה. אנחנו מזמינים חוקרים ואנשי דעת המעוניינים לשלוח תקציר להרצאה בת 30 דקות הנוגעת לנושא הכנס, לרבות:

• עכו בתעודות היסטוריות
• מפות היסטוריות של עכו
• עכו בספרות נוסעים
• הסכמים היסטוריים
• תיעוד היסטורי וממצא ארכיאולוגיה
• מטבעות עכו
• סקרים של עכו

נא לשלוח תקציר של עד 250 מילים ומעט פרטים על הכותב (עד 100 מילים) לדוא"ל: acre.ssae@gmail.com נא לרשום בתקציר פרטים ענייניים! (שם מלא, תואר אקדמי, שיוך אקדמי ופרטי התקשרות).

מועד אחרון להגשת התקצירים הוא 1.5.24

Full-time. Fixed-term 3 years. £33,803 per annum

About the role:

To make publicly accessible the cuneiform tablet collections in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies.

Key areas of responsibility:

To create digital images of cuneiform tablets; To contribute to upgrading the documentation of the cuneiform tablet collections; Assist with the registration of historically unregistered tablet fragments into the Museum’s Collections Management System; Assist with supervising the Middle East study room; Assist in making the cuneiform tablet collections, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via publication, digital, display, and broadcast; Other duties as assigned by the line manager

About you:

• MA/MSc (or equivalent) in cuneiform studies, archaeology, digital humanities, or related disciplines
• Experience of imaging archaeological objects
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of working with archaeological material
• Open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English
• Ability to work as part of a team

Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 9 April 2024

Full-time. Fixed-term 3 years. £33,803 per annum

About the role:

To make publicly accessible the cuneiform tablet collections in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies.

Key areas of responsibility:

To create digital images of cuneiform tablets; To contribute to upgrading the documentation of the cuneiform tablet collections; Assist with the registration of historically unregistered tablet fragments into the Museum’s Collections Management System; Assist with supervising the Middle East study room; Assist in making the cuneiform tablet collections, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via publication, digital, display, and broadcast; Other duties as assigned by the line manager

About you:

• MA/MSc (or equivalent) in cuneiform studies, archaeology, digital humanities, or related disciplines
• Experience of imaging archaeological objects
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of working with archaeological material
• Open, effective communicator with good spoken and written English
• Ability to work as part of a team

Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 9 April 2024

מלגת קיום לתלמידים הלומדים לתואר שלישי שתחום התמחותם קשור בתולדות ארץ-ישראל ויישובה
המלגה מיועדת לחוקר/ת הנמצא/ת בשלבים מתקדמים לקראת הגשת הדוקטורט

תלמידים המעוניינים להציע את מועמדותם לקבלת המלגה, מתבקשים:

1 . למלא את הטופס המקוון באתר המלגות: מלגה על שם רחל ינאית
2 . לצרף לטופס המקוון את הפריטים הבאים :

א. קורות חיים (כולל רשימת פרסומים ומלגות).
ב. ציון תאריך תחילת הלימודים לתואר שלישי
ג. הערכת זמן להגשת עבודת הדוקטורט.
ד. אישור על מעבר לשלב ב ' )חובה(
ה. תיאור קצר של עבודת המחקר ותרומתה המשוערת )עמוד אחד(.
ו. הצעת המחקר המלאה .
ז. שתי המלצות, אחת מהן מן המנחה .
* קבלת המלגה מותנית ברישום ללימודים כסטודנט/ית באוניברסיטה העברית בשנה"ל תשפ"ה (שנת קבלת המלגה)

תאריך אחרון להגשת מועמדות: ז' בניסן תשפ"ד – 15 באפריל 2024

Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It operates on four campuses in Helsinki and at 15 other locations. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. The Centre of Excellence in Ancient Near Eastern Empires or ANEE at the University of Helsinki is a cross-disciplinary research centre that focuses on how changing imperial dynamics impact social group identities and lifeways during the first millennium BCE.
With almost 40 current members, ANEE offers a dynamic and stimulating research community on the Ancient Near East, with specialists in Near Eastern and Classical archaeology, Assyriology, ancient history, archaeological sciences, heritage studies, Biblical studies, museum studies, network studies, and language technology. In terms of empires, our researchers cover the Neo-Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Parthian Empires. ANEE engages with methodologically varied yet integrated research on the long-term processes by which social group identities and lifeways were negotiated. Taken together, the innovations of ANEE are the integrated longue durée approach and the methodological innovativeness of each team (both separately and in collaboration).

ANEE invites applications for:

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
To carry out a research project based on primary sources and by using Digital Humanities approaches for a fixed term until end of the year 2025, preferably starting on 1 June 2024, but a later date can be negotiated.

The successful candidate’s research projects will focus on the tasks and goals of ANEE’s Team 1 “Digital Humanities Approaches.” As the centre is deeply multidisciplinary, competence in more than one field and/or proof of successful scientific collaboration will be considered an advantage. Their main duties will include full-time research according to their research plan and in collaboration with other ANEE members, presenting their research in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to organizing of ANEE scientific events. Other tasks related to working in a research community, such as teaching or supervising MA or PhD students, are also involved but in a minor role.

Team 1 “Digital Humanities Approaches” develops digital humanities approaches (especially social network analysis and language technology), using these to supplement the more traditional approaches. The team is led by Saana Svärd (saana.svard@helsinki.fi) and the vice-team leader Krister Lindén (Krister.linden@helsinki.fi), and it consists mostly of Assyriologists and computer scientists working in close collaboration. For more information on Team 1 and its members, please click here. For more information on the three teams and the work packages, please visit the ANEE website.

QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a researcher with strong expertise in primary sources that shed light on social groups in Mesopotamia or the Levant in the first millennium BCE, particularly in the Neo- and Late Babylonian periods. Applicants with strong expertise in Neo-Assyrian sources will also be considered. Additionally, the chosen candidate should have knowledge of or a strong interest in quantitative methods as applied to lexical semantics (for example, an interest in applying network approaches to the study of lexemes). We are looking in particular for feasible case studies on lexemes relevant to the study of group identities in the Neo-Assyrian Empire and/or Neo-Babylonian Empire and/or later periods (based on the Neo-Babylonian corpus project in Helsinki). As a second research focus we will consider proposals that utilize social network approaches and apply them to Neo-Assyrian era and/or Neo-Babylonian and/or later material. On a general level, the applicant should have a research interest in studying identities and developing new theoretical and methodological approaches in Assyriology. The proposed project needs to contribute in some way to the main research question of ANEE: How do changing empires impact social group identities and lifeways? Excellent collaborative skills are needed.

Preferably, all this expertise and interest should be demonstrated e.g. in the form of peer-reviewed publications, organized events, or theses, but we will consider applications where such an approach is outlined in the research proposal even if the applicant does not yet have completed research results. It is not necessary to have programming skills or to develop completely new approaches.

An appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field. The year of graduation and previous postdoctoral experience do not exclude the applicant from consideration. The appointee must have the ability to conduct independent scientific research and possess the teaching skills required for the position. Teaching or teaching-related tasks will form 5-10 % of the position. The candidate should have a proven capability to publish in scientific journals, have excellent analytical and methodological skills, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary scientific community. The successful candidates are expected to have excellent skills in written and oral English. Skills in Finnish or Swedish are not required. The candidate is expected to move to Finland for the duration of the post.

WHAT WE OFFER
We are an equal-opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. ANEE is functioning in the Faculty of Arts (Teams 1 and 3) and in the Faculty of Theology (Team 2), both located in the City Centre Campus in the historic centre of Helsinki.

Finland is a member of the European Union, has high-quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expatriate families. Helsinki also constantly ranks among the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services, and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please click here.

The starting salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be EUR 3,720–3,920 per month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Furthermore, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic or cultural background or minority group. Applications should consist of the following English-language documents:

Motivation letter (max. 1 page) highlighting research accomplishments and including contact information for two referees.

Select publications or theses (PDF files, max. 2) demonstrating expertise relevant for the position

CV (max. 4 pages) and a full list of publications.

A research statement (max. 2000 words) consisting of

i) a brief description of previous relevant experience

ii) a proposal for the research project that the applicant wants to conduct in ANEE (including a rough but feasible timetable for it) fulfilling the needs outlined in “Qualifications” section above

iii) a brief description of any plans for scientific cooperation within ANEE

Professional references or recommendations should not be included. Applicants who are selected for an interview may be asked to provide professional references.

Deadline for applications is 15th April 2024.

The Sonia and Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology, Tel Aviv University, will appoint two post-doctoral scholars for the 2024–2025 academic year in the fields of Archaeology, Ancient Israel Studies, or Ancient Near Eastern Cultures.

The highly competitive fellowships are offered to researchers across many disciplines and will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

Applicants should have received their Ph.D. in a relevant field within the past three years from an institution other than Tel Aviv University. While appropriate training in archaeology, biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern cultures and/or biblical history is required, the nature of the applicant’s specific research interests and areas of expertise is open.

The fellowship period will begin November 1, 2024, and is for a period of one academic year. There is an option to apply for a second year of a post-doc position within the framework of the 2024–2025 application. The appointment carries a NIS 103,275 (=approximately $30,500) stipend.

Successful candidates are expected to submit a detailed research proposal (up to 2000 words) describing their research endeavor at the Sonia and Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology. They are also expected to make a substantive contribution to the institute by organizing a colloquium on a subject related to their research that will stimulate an intellectual environment and foster innovative and interdisciplinary research. The outline of this colloquium, to be held at TAU in mid-June 2023, should be part of the research proposal. Candidates should supply letters from two leading scholars in relevant fields confirming their participation in the colloquium. The candidates will continue to develop their respective colloquium during their stay at the institute.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a copy of their Ph.D. certificate and three letters of reference (to be submitted directly by the recommenders):

• A letter of recommendation from all Ph.D. advisor/s.
• A letter from a researcher from an academic institution other than the university at which the candidate completed their doctoral studies.
• An additional letter of recommendation, from a researcher affiliated to a recognized academic institution.

Candidates should contact researchers from the Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University prior to submission of the proposal, in order to make sure that they have a potential academic host for the proposed research.

Post-doctoral fellows must specify if they are applying for other sources of funding for the fellowship period.

The scientific committee consists of Prof. Yuval Gadot, Prof. Oded Lipschits, Prof. Ran Barkai, Prof. Dafna Langgut, Prof. Lidar Sapir-Hen, Dr. Deborah Sweeney and Dr. Guy D. Stiebel.

Application materials should be sent in a single email with the relevant attachments to Prof. Yuval Gadot (gadot@tauex.tau.ac.il) and to Ms. Nirit Kedem (niritshi@tauex.tau.ac.il).

Subject heading should read: Post-Doctoral Application.

Final date for submission of material: March 8, 2024

Results will be published no later than May 8, 2024.

The Department of World Archaeology of the Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden University is looking for an Assistant Professor (‘UD’) Archaeology of West Asia

We seek a talented Assistant Professor (0.8 fte) to reinforce the Faculty’s wewell-knownesearch and education in the Archaeology of West Asia between ca 10.000 and 300 BCE.

Embedded at one of the leading archaeology institutes, the holder of this position will complement existing research expertise on the archaeology of West Asia, in geographic or temporal focus, or both. The candidate will be a strong and original researcher. The research of the candidate should articulate with heritage themes and aspects of archaeological sciences, to strengthen the Faculty’s research community. Candidates with an active research focus on the archaeology of West Asia, as manifested in publications, research projects, and fieldwork projects, are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Archaeology, have a strong early career research record, combined with evidence of teaching experience, and a talent for grant acquisition. Applicants should have at least 3 years of post-PhD work experience and be comfortable with teaching a range of classes. The position will contribute to the breadth of the Faculty of Archaeology teaching programmes, from intro-level regional and comparative undergraduate courses as well as specialized graduate seminars, geared to foreground the Faculty’s research on the Archaeology of West Asia. Participation in general courses, such as archaeological method and/or theory, may also be asked.

The position requires fluency in English. If the applicant does not speak Dutch, they will be expected to acquire a good command of Dutch, i.e. level B1, within two years of the start of the appointment.

Key tasks

Delivering lectures and tutorials for the World Archaeology department, including intro and upper-level classes, in both the Bachelor and Master courses; Supervising Bachelor and Master students as well as Teaching Assistants; Designing and conducting independent research in the archaeology of West Asia; Acquiring research funding through national or European funding agencies; Taking on roles in the administrative duties of the Faculty.

Selection criteria

A PhD in the archaeology of West Asia; A strong research portfolio and the ability to develop into a research leader in the field; A promising track record in obtaining research funding and willingness to prepare grant proposals for relevant funding schemes (e.g., ERC, Horizon Europe, NWO); Preferably has a fieldwork project that could be embedded at our Faculty; Demonstrable teaching experience (evaluations) and willingness to further professionalise teaching skills; Excellent command of English. If the applicant does not speak Dutch, they will be expected to acquire a good command of Dutch, i.e. level B1, within two years of the start of the appointment; The candidate is willing to contribute to the success of the Faculty of Archaeology and will take on administrative tasks; Demonstrable merit in interdisciplinary and innovative scientific research, as evidenced by a number of scientific publications; The possession of a University Teaching Qualification (e.g. BKO) or being prepared to obtain it within three years.

More specifically, we seek candidates with the following qualifications: The Department is seeking candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching and research and who have already made their mark in the Archaeology of West Asia. The Department is seeking candidates with an area of expertise that is distinct, yet aligns with current research lines at the Faculty of Archaeology. The new colleague should be a team player with a collaborative, supportive and problem-solving attitude who is able to fit into and work in a multidisciplinary team.

The first round of interviews will be scheduled in November or December. Selected candidates will initially be invited for an online interview. We kindly request that you be available (online) during this period.

The Heritage Center for the Study of The Kingdom of Israel at Ariel University is happy to announce the call for the 2023 Koschitzky
Prize for papers by young scholars. Up to three prizes will be awarded:

a first prize of $1000,
a second prize of $750
a third prize of $500

The prizes will be awarded for the best-published articles, MA theses or PhD dissertations dealing with the Northern Kingdom of Israel or with related topics within its area. The committee will consider only papers/theses/dissertations published during the years 2022-2023, or accepted for publication in a coming volume of a peer-reviewed journal.

Prize applicants must be Ph.D. candidates. They may be of any nationality, but the submitted paper must be in Hebrew or English.
Co-written pieces may be submitted if the applicant is the first author. The three winners will be invited to present their studies at
the Institute of Archaeology annual conference at Ariel University (late December 2023/ early January 2024).

All submissions must be in PDF format only. All submissions must include both the cover page and the paper. All submissions must be received no later than October 30th, 2023. The prize will be announced on October 2023.

Application: Email PDF of paper and cover sheet to: Dr. Aharon Tavger, The Heritage Center for the Study of The Kingdom of Israel, Ariel University tavgeraa@gmail.com

https://www.ariel.ac.il/wp/hcskisrael/2022/05/30/the-2022-koschitzky-prize/

The Prize Committee: Mr. Amitai Koschitzky, Prof. Aren Maeir (Bar Ilan University), Prof. Yuval Gadot (Tel Aviv University) and Prof. Itzick Shai (Ariel University, Chair).

Our research group is accepting students interested in developing their Master's or PhD theses in one of the following research subjects.

1. Archaeobotany, geoarchaeology, palaeoenvironment and ethnoarchaeology of South Asia (India and Pakistan)

• Residue analyses from Neolithic/Chalcolithic pottery
• Holocene palaeoecology of the Indus Valley
• Micromorphology of archaeological sites and sedimentary sequences
• Network analysis of Indus Civilization resources
• Anthracological analysis from Neolithic to Iron Age sites, use of wood resources and fuel

2. Palaeoecology, settlement and subsistence along the Limpopo (South Africa/Botswana)

• Land use and resources of agriculturalists/herders
• Ethnoarchaeology and use of space in current traditional villages
• Geoarchaeology of agriculturalists/herders groups (use of space, etc.)

3. Archaeobotany and palaeoenvironment of the Amazon

• Vegetation evolution and human occupation in Brazilian forests (Amazon, Cerrado, etc.)

4. Food consumption and diet of Mesolithic and Neolithic populations of Sudan

• Plant micro-remains (starch/phytoliths) from dental calculus, grinding stones and other artifacts

5. Land use assessment and modeling

• Holocene land use in Asia, Africa and South America

6. Modeling and Simulation

• We are looking to fill post-doc positions on funded projects involving modelling and simulation

The Department of Classics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Professor in Classical Archaeology and Digital Humanities for a tenure-track appointment. We are looking for someone to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in their specialization and whose research program resides at the intersection of the growing field of Digital Humanities and Classical scholarship. Since this

person’s courses will contribute to the curriculum of the newly-established UNC School of Data Science and its Data, Culture, and Society modules (https://datascience-college.unc.edu/), the candidate’s work should include data analysis and/or application of digital technologies and tools. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses the material culture,

landscape archaeology, spatial archaeology, history or epigraphy of the ancient Mediterranean and adjacent regions. This position will complement existing strengths on campus in artifact and spatial analysis, virtual modeling, data visualization, and database management. Relevant centers include the Classics Department’s Spatial Antiquity and Innovation Lab, the Research

Laboratories of Archaeology, BeAM@Carolina, Carolina Drone Lab, and others.

Applicants should demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and a commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Preference will be given to those with a Ph.D. in Classics or a related discipline in hand at the time of application. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply.

Applicants apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265697, uploading a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information of four people who will write letters of recommendation. In addition, applicants should submit either a portfolio of digital and/or spatial humanities projects (including

project descriptions, live links, and/or screenshots) or a writing sample of about 20 pages. Recommenders will be contacted with instructions for submitting their letters online.

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 2, 2023.

The Department of Classical Studies at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (beginning in August 2024). The department is seeking a candidate with a specialization in the material culture of the ancient Greek or Roman worlds, broadly defined. Preference will be given to candidates whose research or research trajectory is based in archaeological fieldwork firsthand or in analyses or presentation of archaeological material. Interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching are especially welcome. The ideal candidate will be able to create or identify opportunities for student participation in archaeological projects, whether in the field or in museums or laboratories; or other summer experiential learning opportunities; or in some aspect of digital humanities.

Ph.D. as of August 2024 required. A diversity of specialties accepted (e.g. Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, Classics, Geography, History), provided that the candidate has the requisite training or skills to teach courses suitable to the curricular needs of the department, i.e. Greek and Roman worlds broadly defined. Demonstrated teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching a variety of courses at a highly selective undergraduate institution are essential. Ability to teach Latin or Greek is preferable, but not required.

Teaching responsibilities will include a general education introduction to Classical archaeology course; another lower-division general education course, such as a history, culture, or mythology course; and upper-division courses in their area of specialization. Participation in the First-Year Experience and other courses in Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program, is expected. Annual teaching load is typically 3-2.

Classical Studies at Trinity is a vibrant department with six tenured / tenure-track faculty and strong connections with several other departments on campus, including Art History, Philosophy, and Religion. We encourage our students to pursue undergraduate research, often in collaboration with faculty, and we have been active participants in our university’s summer undergraduate research program. In addition, Trinity has just completed a major renovation project that has created appealing new spaces for the Classical Studies department and several other adjacent humanities departments.

Trinity University (San Antonio, TX) is a secular, independent, private institution and one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2400 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a vibrant city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity, where our students learn from and participate in a multicultural urban environment. Additional information about the university and the city can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio. For more information about our curriculum, see the following links for information about Trinity’s curriculum, including the First-Year Experience, experiential learning, and faculty-led study-abroad programs.

Both the Department of Classical Studies and the university as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

Deadline for receipt of applications is November 1, 2023.

The IIAS Research Group Desert-Sea Connectivity invites PhD candidates to present and discuss work relevant to the topic of food in past societies.

The research group is hosted by the Israeli Institute for Advanced Studies. It aims to develop a coherent and multidisciplinary approach towards the reconstruction of food systems in ancient arid areas, focusing on North Africa, the Near East and southern Europe during the Late Antique period (4th-10th centuries CE).

The PhD workshop will adopt a broader view temporally and geographically, presenting emerging works on food in past societies. It will take place at Ben Gurion University on 7 December. During the event, members of the research group will attend presentations of PhD students from all Israeli universities, and offer their insights for each project. The broader research community will be invited to attend.

Interested PhD candidates should send a title and an abstract to Prof. Gil Gambash (ggambash@univ.haifa.ac.il) by October 15th, and be prepared to give a 30-minute presentation in English on their topic.

The Classics Program at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning July 1, 2024. Rank is Assistant Professor with a starting salary range of $90,500 to $118,000, commensurate with qualifications and expertise.

Applicants’ research interests should focus on Ancient Mediterranean culture(s) outside of Europe (e.g., Ancient Egypt, North Africa, the Levant). We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching reorient traditional disciplinary boundaries, for instance by engaging with cross-cultural encounters within the Ancient Mediterranean world. The applicant’s field of research should complement the existing strengths of the program’s faculty.

Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers. They should have a strong research plan, a clear commitment to undergraduate education, and the ability to participate actively in the running of a small department. We particularly welcome candidates with demonstrated interest in improving access to the study of the Ancient Mediterranean for marginalized students. The successful candidate will work to expand course offerings at the undergraduate level and will take on a leadership role in the teaching of a large undergraduate lecture course. Teaching load is four courses per year, on the quarter system. Ph.D. in relevant field must be in hand before the first day of classes, September 25, 2024.

For full consideration applications should be received by November 1, 2023. The position is open until filled.

The University of Chicago Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) and the Field Museum of Natural History invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar for the 2024—2027 academic years.

This is a thirty-six-month, non-renewable appointment. The Scholar will be an integral part of the conservation and exhibition preparation team.

During the first year of the appointment, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will conduct capturing and manipulating 3D data related to the museums' collections; integrating 2D and 3D data into the museum databases; 3D printed artifact reproduction at various scales, under supervision of the curatorial/conservation department; serving as a liaison with vendors and non-collections museum departments (e.g. Digital Records, Archives, and Publications, Exhibition department, photographers, engineers, 3D scanning and milling companies, etc.); and additional duties as related to the position. For the second year, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will organize and conduct a two-day conference on key comparatively oriented theoretical or methodological issues in the field of Digital Humanities, with a focus on museum collection management.

We encourage cross-disciplinary proposals that deal with ancient West Asia and North Africa or that compare these regions with other cultural areas. Applicants should take into consideration the research interests represented at ISAC and the Field Museum. The conference will take place in early May 2025. Following the conference, the Postdoctoral Scholar will work with publication staff to assemble and edit the proceedings for publication in the “ISAC Museum Publication” series.

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

Review of applications will begin on September 20th, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is March 15th, 2024.

The editors of Teaching Ancient Egypt in Museums: Pedagogies in Practice (Routledge 2024) seek abstract submissions for the second volume in this series, Teaching about the Ancient World in Museums: Pedagogies in Practice. Teaching with ancient material in museums presents unique challenges for educators, museum staff, and learners alike. Ancient objects are sometimes unprovenanced or are of questionable authenticity, and teaching with them necessitates discussions about provenance. In addition, ancient museum collections often provoke conversations about human remains, for which ethical considerations must be woven into pedagogy. Beyond this, contemporary stakeholder perspectives are often excluded from discussions about their ancient pasts and should be incorporated into collections stewardship and educational programming.

This volume will focus on methods and approaches for teaching about *the ancient Mediterranean, ancient Western Asia, and ancient North Africa* through material remains in museums. In our current moment, when both museums and many ancient studies subfields are reflecting on how to create more inclusive practices grounded in social justice and equity, developing ethical and equitable museum pedagogies to teach from ancient material will help shape more critical views of both ancient and modern cultures among students and museum visitors.

We invite participants to submit abstracts for essays that will share *practical examples of object-based teaching in museums and/or with museum collections.* Submissions can be based in museum collections anywhere in the world. Proposed essays should be geared toward generating conversations about best practices in museum pedagogy, curation, and collection stewardship. They must present case studies that are either in progress or completed, and should foreground contributors’ first-hand experiences, methodologies, and reflective teaching practices. We welcome contributions centered on material from the entirety of the ancient Mediterranean, ancient Western Asia, and ancient North Africa that represent teaching with museum objects in creative and inclusive ways. *Essays should be co- authored by two or more authors,* to reflect the collaborative nature of teaching and learning. These may include essays written in partnership between archaeologists, teachers, curators, docents, museum educators, community workers, artists, and others. An authors’ peer-review workshop will be held on Zoom after the first drafts of the volume’s essays are submitted, so that we can all learn from each other.

Proposed essays should center on object-based, practice-oriented learning experiences with clear goals. They may engage learners in a variety of groups, including children; teachers; university students; incarcerated communities; adult lay learners; artists/art students; informal online audiences, e.g. via social media; and learners who require accessibility accommodations. We are seeking contributions that fall into one of the following categories:'

1. Teaching About Tricky Topics: essays that address teaching about topics considered to be difficult, problematic, or sensitive in museum pedagogy (e.g. teaching about provenance, colonialism, restitution, or with human remains).

2. Teaching Towards Accessibility and Inclusivity: essays that take the term “accessibility” broadly, including pedagogies that serve people who require accessibility accommodations, those that engage underserved and underrepresented communities, and those that represent equitable access to collections information.

3. Teaching Across Disciplines: essays that explore productive connections between material culture and fields outside of the ancient world, and those that reach across cultural boundaries.

4. Teaching in the Community: essays that center on case studies where object- based learning takes place outside of the museum proper, such as in schools, community centers, and online, and those that offer examples of meaningful co- creation with community partners.

The editors especially welcome submissions from colleagues working at institutions located in the MENA, SWANA, and Mediterranean regions. Cross-institutional and/or international collaborations are strongly encouraged. Prospective authors are invited to submit a title and abstract (200-300 words) in English that details their proposed essay topic and pedagogical methods by December 1st using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/FbKD5CAiPRGiBviG7