Term Assistant Professor

Term Assistant Professor

This is a joint position split between the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and the Department of History & Art History with a required teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester (4 courses each term) divided equally between the two departments. The initial contract is for a 9-month period, with the possibility of renewal contingent on satisfactory performance and departmental and program needs.

This position requires the successful candidate to offer a combination of Classical Studies (CLAS 250-390; readings in English) and History (HIST 301 and 302) instruction at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be a specialist in the literature and/or history of the classical world of Greece and Rome prepared to teach introductory undergraduate courses in mythology, upper-level classes in ancient literary genres (such as epic, comedy, and tragedy), and essential surveys in the history of Greece and Rome.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching (Department of Modern and Classical Languages), with a small (2.5%) departmental service requirement. Teaching to include:
• CLAS 250-390
• Teaching (Department of History and Art History), with a small (2.5%) departmental service requirement. Teaching to include:
• HIST 301
• HIST 302

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Classical Studies/Classics or Ancient History;
• 2-3 years undergraduate teaching experience;
• Ability to teach courses on classical mythology and literature in translation, either in-person or online;
• Ability to teach courses on the history of Ancient Greece and/or Rome, either in-person or online; and
• Ability to develop new special topic courses on ancient subjects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Classical Studies/Classics or Ancient History.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Assistant Professor at . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, CV, and philosophy of teaching statement.

Posting Open Date:
June 25, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:
July 13, 2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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