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Corinth Excavations, Digital Curator/Archaeologist, position in Corinth

Deadline: December 15, 2025

The 911爆料吃瓜 (ASCSA), a private non-profit overseas research institution, is seeking a qualified individual to work as digital curator/ archaeologist in Corinth Excavations, Ancient Corinth, Greece. The position is full time. The Corinth Excavations digital archive contains 793,939 records generated by excavations on site since 1896 and by two ESPA digitization projects. A vibrant research group of over 130 researchers and our ongoing excavations for 3 months every year augment the collections and our archives, analogue and digital.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Degree in archaeology or related field essential; excavation experience and experience in using digital tools essential; fluency in English necessary and knowledge of Greece and Greek desirable. The successful applicant should be someone with attention to detail and collaborative abilities. Required software knowledge includes Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Knowledge of iDig would be useful.

Duties: Main duty of the position is to collaborate with staff archaeologists to enrich and increase the metadata entry in the records, maintain the accuracy, organization, and accessibility of the Corinth Excavations digital archive, and organize artefact collections.
Specific responsibilities include the following.

Artefact metadata: Organize and integrate digital files from various earlier projects into the database. Work with scholars/researchers in updating/standardizing terminology/chronology of artefacts. Enter bibliographic references for published material into the database.

Coin collection: Work with the coin collection on entering IDs of coins to be useful in research projects around the world.

Storage: Assist the Assistant Foreman in organizing collections and in recording storage locations of artefacts in the database.

Photographic and drawing archive: Verify metadata for photographs and drawings, and ensure they are properly linked to the Corinth database and website. Process and upload object photographs and drawings and process photographic orders.

Office: Assist with various office duties as needed.

Application: Please submit a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the duties of the job (up to three pages in length) and a curriculum vitae . Two letters of recommendation are required and are due by the deadline for applications. Applicants are requested to notify recommenders promptly to ensure a timely receipt of their letters. More information about submission of recommendations can be found on the online application form. Non-EU residents must hold a valid residence/work permit.

The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025. Candidates will be interviewed in January, and the successful applicant will begin their duties on February 1, 2026.

ANDREW W. MELLON PROFESSOR OF CLASSICAL STUDIES

 Deadline: January 31, 2026

The 911爆料吃瓜 seeks an established scholar with extensive experience in Greece for the position of the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Classical Studies. The incumbent is not reapplying for the position. The Mellon Professor organizes and conducts the academic program of the School in collaboration with the Director and the Assistant Director, and must be able to provide a graduate-level introduction to the sites, monuments, museums and topography of Greece as well as advise students of the School in their research. Strong ability in  modern Greek is a necessity for this position. In addition, as one of the Officers of the School, the Mellon Professor participates in the operations of the School.

The appointment is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030. The term is renewable for a second three-year term upon review by the School. Salary commensurate with rank and experience. Benefits include retirement contribution, health insurance, travel budget, and housing on campus. The deadline for application is January 31, 2026. 

To apply, please upload a letter of application detailing qualifications for the position, as well as experience in Greece, research and pedagogical agendas, and a curriculum vitae at: . Three letters of recommendation are required. After the online application is submitted, the recommenders will receive an automated email with instructions about how to upload their letter via the online system. Or, applicants may choose to send the request at any time by clicking the "Send Request Now" button on the online application form. The recommenders may also submit letters directly to adissinger@ascsa.org at any time. 

DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL

Deadline: December 15, 2025

The 911爆料吃瓜 seeks a distinguished scholar and experienced administrator having close familiarity with the School for the position of Director of the School.  The Director works with the School’s Managing Committee and Board of Trustees in developing and implementing the academic and fiscal policy of the School, reporting to the Managing Committee through its Chair and to the Trustees through their President. The Director leads the School’s mission in Greece and oversees the School’s activities, including its academic program, excavations, and other research.  The Director is expected to participate actively in the design of academic programs and the instruction of students at the School.  All department heads, including those of the Blegen and 911爆料吃瓜 libraries, the Archives, the Athenian Agora and Ancient Corinth excavations, and the Wiener Laboratory, report to the Director. The Director also oversees relations between the School and the host country, especially with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, and is active in seeking funding opportunities for the School in Greece and in the E.U. Good command of Modern Greek is essential. Candidates must demonstrate strong qualities of leadership and articulate clearly their vision for the future of the School.

The term is for three years. The incumbent may choose to extend that term to a total of five years. The position begins on July 1, 2027, and is renewable for a second term under the same conditions (3 years, extendable to 5) upon review by the Managing Committee. Salary and benefits commensurate with rank and experience; housing in the Director’s Residence, travel and hospitality budgets provided. 

The current Director is not seeking a second term.

The deadline for applications and all supporting materials is December 15, 2025.  Candidates apply online, uploading a cover letter or statement explaining their interest in the position and their vision for it (max. 750 words) and curriculum vitae, at: . Candidates should ask three people familiar with their work to send a letter of support to application@ascsa.org. 

Internships in Non-Profit Administration

Short term unpaid internships are available throughout the year in the School’s U.S. office in Princeton, NJ. Internships will focus on non-profit administration and fundraising, and interns will assist staff with the various duties of managing an overseas educational and research center.

Internship Description: Hands-on experience in learning business practices for an education-based not for profit. Organization and daily communication with applicants, members, and committees using virtual workspaces, online applications, and surveys. Management and promotion of academic and fellowship programs. Website programming. Database maintenance of constituency records. Research and reporting.

Qualifications: The School is seeking advanced undergraduates or recent graduates with a major or degree in a field related to the School’s academic areas, such as classics, ancient history, art history, archaeology, Modern Greek studies, marketing or communications. An interest in pursuing a career in non-profit administration, development or marketing is desirable. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, are required.

Term:  Available for a School term (fall, winter or spring), summer, or full year.

Application Procedure: Please send resume and cover letter to 911爆料吃瓜, 321 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 or email to ascsa@ascsa.org with “Internship Application” in the subject line.

DIRECTOR(S) OF AN ASCSA SUMMER SEMINAR, GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSOR(S)

Two Summer Seminar Positions (18-day courses, dates variable June through July)

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Term: Summer 2027. Two seminars are offered each summer, one in June and one in July. The first seminar cannot begin before June 8 and the second seminar cannot end after August 7. Seminars start on a Monday and run 19 days, inclusive of arrival day (1st day/the Monday start) and departure day (no activities planned for departure day). Program director(s) must plan to arrive before the start of the program (about 3-7 days beforehand) and plan to leave about a week after the program ends.

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: The theme of the 18-day field seminars is open. Previous Seminar offerings have included: Warrior Sailors, Traders, and Pirates: Aegean Islands Through the Ages; Alexander to Actium/Hellenistic Greece; Caves in Greece; Ancient Gender and Sexuality; Greek Sculpture, Myth on Site; Greek Warfare and Culture; Greek Religion; Finding the Spartans; Greece from the Sea; The Northern Aegean; and Greek Funerary Customs through the Ages.

The ASCSA Loring Hall serves as the main base for the program, and at least five days of the seminar is to be spent in travel outside Athens. Trips outside Athens give participants an introduction to the major archaeological sites and museum collections throughout the country. In general, the schedule of time in Athens and time outside Athens is constructed as: Athens (5 days/5 nights), trip/travel outside Athens (5-7days/4-6 nights), and ends in Athens (5-7 days/4-6 nights).

The ASCSA staff provides planning and logistical assistance, in conjunction with the program director(s). If you wish to review the “Summer Program Director Handbook,” a previous report of a past Director, and/or a list of invited speakers and actual previous trip itinerary, please contact the Programs Administrator (Alicia Dissinger, adissinger@ascsa.org).

Duties: Plan an 18-day seminar, in consultation with the staff in Athens, at least six months prior to the program; collaborate with the Committee on the Summer Sessions in the selection of participants; correspond with participants concerning preparation for the program (such as 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 program, managing incidental expenses within a pre-approved budget, and submitting a report to the Director of the School.

Compensation: Stipend of $5,000, plus travel and expenses, housing for the leader(s) for four weeks in total including the dates of the seminar. If a joint directorship is awarded, the two directors would share one salary. The School will cover travel expenses for each co-director to/from Greece (up to a total of $2000 per director, if necessary). See the policy online.

Application: An consisting of a cover letter which discusses your qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a statement of your approach to mentorship and teaching (2 pages max); a statement clarifying your administrative and logistical experiences (1 page max); a description of the seminar and a preliminary 18-day itinerary indicating which sites would be visited and how much time would ideally be spent in and out of Athens, and three letters of support.

Inquiries can be sent to: Alicia Dissinger, Programs Administrator, adissinger@ascsa.org. 

The appointments will be announced before April.

DIRECTOR(S) OF THE ASCSA SUMMER SESSION, GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSOR(S)

One Summer Session Program (traditional six-week program, dates variable June through July)

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Term: Summer 2027. The specific dates for the 6-week program will fall between June 1 and August 15. Program director(s) must plan to arrive before the start of the program (about 3-7 days beforehand) and plan to leave about a week after the program ends.

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: The ASCSA Summer Session has provided extensive exposure to Greece, ancient and modern, for generations of students of Classics and related fields. The program offers a broad introduction to Greek topography, history, archaeology, and culture. It has a strong academic component with participants researching and presenting topics on site. There are unique opportunities to interact with eminent archaeologists in the field. The group visits museums and sites from all periods of Greek history, from prehistoric to modern. The members (capped at 20 participants) tend to be serious career-minded students of the ancient world, with experience in ancient language, history, literature, and art, and aspirations to become professionals in the field.

The ASCSA Loring Hall serves as the main base for the program, and roughly half of the session is spent in travel throughout Greece. Trips outside Athens give participants an introduction to the major archaeological sites and museum collections throughout the country. When based in Athens, museums and monuments of Athens and the surrounding areas, as Marathon, Sounion, and Eleusis, are visited. The program has a fairly set schedule of time in Athens and time outside Athens, and is usually constructed as: Athens (6.5 days/6 nights), Crete (6 days/5 nights), Athens (4 days/4 nights), travel around the Peloponnese (10 days/9 nights), Athens (4 days/4 nights), travel around Northern Greece (8 days/7 nights), and ended in Athens (5.5 days/6 nights). The Summer Session Program is designed to present a comprehensive view of Greece’s rich history and archaeology.

The ASCSA staff provides planning and logistical assistance, in conjunction with the program director(s). The ASCSA staff will book all necessary components of the program, once the program itinerary is finalized and approved. If you wish to review the “Summer Session Director Handbook,” a previous report of a past Director, and/or a list of invited speakers and actual trip itinerary, please contact the Programs Administrator (Alicia Dissinger, adissinger@ascsa.org).

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 preparation for the program (such as 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. If a joint directorship is awarded, the two directors would share one salary. The School will cover travel expenses for each co-director to/from Greece (up to a total of $2000 per director, if necessary). See the policy online.

Application: An consisting of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of your approach to mentorship and teaching (2 pages max), a statement clarifying your administrative and logistical experiences (1 page max), and three letters of support.

Inquiries can be sent to: Alicia Dissinger, Programs Administrator, adissinger@ascsa.org.

The appointments will be announced before April.