Fellow of the American Folklore Society, 2010 ff.

Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore, Indiana University, Bloomington, 2005 ff.

Co-Director, Program in Mythology Studies, IUB, 1998-2005

Chair, Classical Studies, IUB, 1997-2005

Professor of Classical Studies & Folklore, IUB, 1992-2005

Associate Dean of the Faculties, IUB, 1986‑1992

Professor of Classical Studies & Fellow of the Folklore Institute, IUB, 1985‑1992

Associate Professor of Classical Studies & Fellow of the Folklore Institute, IUB, 1977‑1985     

Assistant Professor of Classical Studies & Fellow of the Folklore Institute, IUB, 1970‑77