Assistant Professor of Classics

University of Notre Dame:
College of Arts & Letters:
Classics Location Open  Date

Jul 31, 2026

The Department of Classics at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Latin Literature broadly conceived. The position will begin on August 1, 2027.

Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin Language and literature, and to offer courses in classical civilization and culture in translation. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Other duties will include mentoring undergraduate and MA graduate students, and contributing to the administrative activities of the Department and the University.

We welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to the intellectual life of the Department and the University, and exhibit interdisciplinary interests broadly conceived.

Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Latin Literature or a closely related field with successful dissertation defense by 08/01/2027. Candidates at the advanced level must have a Ph.D. in Latin Literature or a closely related field.

Complete dossiers will include the following:

a letter of application addressed to Professor Muller, Chair of the Search Committee, detailing the applicant’s qualifications and reasons for interest in the position;

three letters of recommendation;

a writing sample of approximately twenty pages;

evidence of teaching experience (especially course syllabi).

Please direct any preliminary inquiries concerning the position to Professor Muller at hmuller.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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