Deadline: March 1, 2024
*new extended deadline*
DIRECTOR(S) OF THE ASCSA SUMMER SESSION
GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSOR(S)
The Summer Session has been a centerpiece of ASCSA programming since 1925, and it remains
a vital part of how the School reaches out to students and teachers wishing to acquire or
expand on their firsthand knowledge of Greece. The staff in Athens and many past Summer
Session leaders stand ready and willing to provide all manner of assistance. Individual
leaders or co-leaders are welcome to apply.
SIX-WEEK ASCSA SUMMER SESSION
Term: Summer 2025. The specific dates for the 6-week program will fall between June 1 and
August 15 each year. The program cannot begin before June 1 or end after August 15.
Eligibility: Applicants should have experience designing and leading travel study
programs, preferably in Greece, and at least two years of teaching in a post-secondary
educational institution. Joint applications by two scholars who have worked well together
in the past are welcome. Gertrude Smith Professors should have at least some knowledge of
modern Greek and the ability to be engaging, organized, flexible and positive under
often-demanding conditions. Qualified applicants in all areas of classical studies,
including archaeology, art history, epigraphy, history, and languages are encouraged to
apply.
Description: See more information about the ASCSA Summer Session:
https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/programs/summer-session
<https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/programs/summer-session>.
Duties: Plan the itinerary of the session, in consultation with the staff in Athens, at
least six months prior to the session; collaborate with the Committee on the Summer
Sessions in the selection of participants; correspond with participants concerning travel,
equipment, academic requirements, etc.; supervise all aspects of the program in Greece,
including teaching, coordinating with on-site expert lecturers, keeping a detailed log of
the sessions, managing incidental expenses within a pre-approved budget, and submitting a
report to the Director of the School.
Compensation: Stipend of $10,000, plus travel and expenses, housing for the Summer Session
leader(s) for eight weeks in total as available June 1 to August 15. See the policy
<chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/uploads/general/Summer_Program_Policy_on_Spouses_and_PartnersJoint_Directorship.pdf>.
Application: An online application consisting of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and
three letters of support. More information can be found at:
https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/about/staff/positions-available
<https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/about/staff/positions-available>. The selection committee
may conduct a short interview as part of the application process, the finalists will be
notified in advance.
Inquiries can be sent to: application(a)ascsa.org <mailto:application@ascsa.org>
The appointments will be announced by March 29.
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of
age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national or
ethnic origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation when considering
admission to any form of membership or application for employment.
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