Associate or Full Professor of Classics

Associate or Full Professor of Classics

Department of Classics, Amherst, MA

Open Date:
June 9, 2026

The Department of Classics at Amherst College invites applications for two positions: a full-time tenure‑track assistant professor of classics and a full-time tenured associate or full professor of classics. Both appointments will begin on July 1, 2027 and require a Ph.D. in classics or a related field by the start of the appointment.

In addition to a well‑articulated research plan, successful candidates will be committed to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal‑arts context. They must be able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels and offer courses of general appeal in Greco‑Roman studies broadly defined. Opportunities for cross‑disciplinary teaching in the First‑Year Seminar Program and other collaborations are available. The teaching load is two courses per semester, typically three language courses per year.

Candidates will also be expected to direct writing and research at all undergraduate levels, advise senior thesis projects, and participate in the life of the college and department.

The research interests of candidates should complement those already represented in the department and help expand and diversify our offerings. Areas of research specialization are open and include:

• visual and material culture
• rhetoric, law, and democracy
• social and cultural history
• performance and reception
• knowledge production (scientific and technical)

Successful candidates for the tenured position will be expected to have a superior record of publication, teaching, and professional service.

Expected salary range: $90,000 to $125,000. Salary will vary based on education, training, experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory considerations. Amherst College offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package meeting the needs of staff and faculty and their families.

Expected salary range: $105,000 to $135,000 for associate rank and $120,000 to $200,000 for full professor rank. Salary will vary based on education, training, experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory considerations. Amherst College offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package meeting the needs of staff and faculty and their families.

Applicants for the tenure‑track position should apply electronically at  Applicants for the tenured position should apply electronically at  Submit a cover letter, CV, a writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and the names of three referees who will provide letters of recommendation by September 7, 2026. Candidates may discuss prospective contributions to expanding departmental expertise, promoting student engagement, and building a diverse intellectual community in the cover letter.

Applications received by August 31, 2026, will receive full consideration. First‑round interviews will take place early in the fall semester, followed by campus visits, with the aim of completing the searches within the fall semester.

For information about the department, visit its web pages.

Amherst College values a wide range of backgrounds and experiences among its students, faculty, administration, and staff, recognizing that this enhances the educational experience and campus culture. The college is committed to cultivating a vibrant and welcoming community. Successful candidates will demonstrate how they bring value to and will support our campus community.

Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX,…