Assistant Professor in Roman Art and Archaeology; Tenure Track

Requisition Number: 75887

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State:
Colorado

Employment Type:

Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 30-Dec-2026

Date Posted: 03-Nov-2026

The Department of Classics at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a position at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor
. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. by August 1, 2027, and will have a strong background and research interests in Roman Art and Archaeology, open as to region, period, and focus in material or disciplinary approach. The teaching load is two classes per semester (taught in-person), consisting of undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) teaching, and supervision of B.A. and M.A. theses and independent work.

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The Department of Classics is home to one of the most vibrant programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Students at every level in the Department are challenged to acquire a set of skills in the analysis and presentation of diverse forms of evidence that stand to serve them in their daily, civic, and professional lives. Additional information about our program can be found orado.edu/classics.

• Teaching responsibilities will include two classes in-person per semester at the undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) level, and supervision of B.A. and M.A. theses and independent work.
• Faculty are expected to make significant contributions to knowledge through research and publication, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses with excellence, and to fulfill reasonable service obligations to the scholarly and local communities.

• The successful applicant will begin the position in August 2027 (Fall semester).
• This is a full-time position, teaching two courses in-person per semester at undergraduate and graduate (MA) level.

• Estimated salary range: $85,000-$95,000 per year, on a 9-month contract.
• Startup, moving, and recruitment incentive funds may be available to the successful candidate, subject to department guidelines.

• medical, dental, and retirement plans
• generous paid time off
• tuition assistance for you and your dependents
• and an ECO Pass for local transit

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• PhD in Roman art and archaeology, or a closely related field by August 1, 2027.
• ABD candidates will be considered, but the PhD degree must be conferred by August 1, 2027.

• Strong background and research interests in Roman Art and Archaeology, open as to region, period, and focus in material or disciplinary approach.

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