Whitehead Distinguished Scholar: Call for Applications

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From: Alicia Dissinger <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2019, 5:28 PM


*ELIZABETH A. WHITEHEAD DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR*
One or Two Positions for 2020-2021
*Deadline: October 31, 2019*

*Term*: Early September to June 1.

*Eligibility*: A senior scholar working in any area related to the mission
of the School who possesses a significant record of publication
and teaching and is affiliated with a Cooperating Institution
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Preference will be given to those who have not received recent funding from
the School. Previous holders of the Whitehead may apply if the previous
term was at least five years prior.

*Project*: The Whitehead Distinguished Scholar shall pursue research on a
project that utilizes the facilities of the School and enriches its
academic program. Whitehead Scholars also participate in the academic life
of the School in a variety of ways, especially by working closely with
Regular and Student Associate members of the School during the winter term
(late November to late March) on the subject of their expertise, and are
encouraged to join School trips and excursions throughout Greece. A more
detailed description of this position and a list of past Scholars’ work
with members is available on the School’s website:
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Applicants are encouraged to consult with the Mellon Professor, Sylvian
Fachard, well in advance of the October 31 deadline when planning their
proposed contributions to the academic program of the School. Please be
advised that Loring Hall may be under renovations in the fall of 2020, and
the academic year schedule may have to be adjusted accordingly. Project
proposals should be flexible enough to accommodate possible changes.

*Compensation*: Stipend of $40,000 plus round-trip coach airfare to Athens,
board at Loring Hall for the Whitehead Scholar (one-half senior rate for
spouse, and one-half student rate for dependents), School housing, and
hotel and transportation on up to four of the five field trips (western and
northern Greece, Peloponnesos, central Greece, Crete, and the Corinthia and
Argolid) and transportation on all winter Attica excursions.

*Application*: On or before *October 31*, Applicants should submit the
following materials online at:
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   - Brief statement of interest (1 page)
   - *Curriculum vitae* (max. 3 pages) including list of publications
   - Statement of current and projected research (max. 3 pages)
   - Proposed contribution to the academic program (max. 3 pages)
   - Account of the frequency and length of earlier visits to Greece

Applicants should ask three recommenders to submit letters of reference by
October 31.

The appointments will be announced by January 15.

*The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate
on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnic
origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership
or application for employment*

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*Alicia M. Dissinger, PhDPrograms Administrator*
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
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