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JOB POSTING: Lecturer in Classics, Roman History at Dartmouth College – Deadline May 27

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Position Title: Lecturer in Classics, Roman History
Institution Name: Dartmouth College
Position Rank: Lecturer
Area of Specialty: Roman history
Application Deadline: 2025-05-27

The Department of Classics at Dartmouth College seeks to appoint a non-tenure-track lecturer for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants for this position should be specialists in Roman history with the ability to teach all levels of Latin language. The person in this position will have the opportunity to teach courses related to the Roman Empire, historiography, and a special topics course in their area of interest.

This position is non-remote, in-residence at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, with a start date of September 1, 2025 for a nine-month, non-renewable appointment. Lecturers teach between four and six courses each academic year, over three ten-week quarters. This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

Please submit all materials electronically via Interfolio (link here). Letters may be addressed to Professor Roberta Stewart.

1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching

Review of applications will begin on May 26, 2025, with later applications accepted until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Prof. Roberta Stewart, Roberta.L.Stewart@dartmouth.edu.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. People with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives make the Dartmouth community diverse, which enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitment to diversity in service of academic excellence.

More information at https://apply.interfolio.com/167491

Job Posting: Head of the John Miller Burnam Classics Library (Information Science, Classics), University of Cincinnati–Deadline: Rolling

Position Title: Head of the John Miller Burnam
Institution Name: University of Cincinnati
Position Rank: Other
Area of Specialty: library or information science; Classics or relevant field
Application Deadline: Rolling

The University of Cincinnati Libraries (UCL) seek a dynamic, strategic-thinking, and collaborative leader to fill the position of Head of the John Miller Burnam Classics Library. The Head of the Classics Library provides leadership for the delivery of responsive, innovative, and high-quality services to the internationally recognized Classics Department, researchers, faculty, and students. The leader will continue to enhance the library’s reputation as a world-class, top-ranking research library for Classics scholars at UC and globally.

This 12-month tenure track position directs the work of the Classics Library and staff; cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and library administration, as well as outside partners; works collaboratively with Classics faculty, librarians, and others to develop and coordinate both print and digital collections and services; serves as an advocate for library users; assists with the development of policies and procedures; actively participates in and supports UCL digital humanities and digital scholarship initiatives, and participates in the successful development of other University of Cincinnati Libraries’ strategic initiatives; and, serves as a member of the Management Council of the UC Libraries.

Please see the full job announcement to learn more and apply: https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Head-of-the-John-Miller-Burnam%2C-UCL-Classics-Librarian-OH-45201/1281640300/

Job Posting: Senior Historic Preservation Specialist, The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission–Deadline 4/24/25

The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is hiring a full-time Project Review Coordinator who will focus on transportation-related projects and work closely with Commission staff and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. This is a specialized role for someone who enjoys working where the rubber hits the road in government preservation.

Starting salary: $76,902 (paygrade 131, non-union)

Full-time, hybrid position

Must satisfy the requirements specified in the Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Professional Qualifications Standards for the area of specialization.

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Job Posting: Postdoctoral Researcher (Roman Archaeology or Art History), University of Groningen–Deadline 4/24/25

Position Title: Postdoctoral researcher in Roman Archaeology or Art History
Institution Name: University of Groningen
Position Rank: Other
Area of Specialty: Roman Art and Archaeology
Application Deadline: 2025-04-24

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position within the research project Roman Making and its Meanings: Representations of Manual Creation in the Literature and Art of Imperial Rome (FACERE) (https://facere.site), financed by the European Research Council (ERC) and led by Prof. Bettina Reitz-Joosse.

The postdoctoral researcher will study representations of making in ancient Roman visual culture (e.g. depictions of craftsmen at work, mythical scenes of making, or depictions of making in sacred or military contexts). They will take into account (where applicable) how images interact with epigraphic frames and contexts of production and reception. The researcher is free to design, within this broad topic, a research project with a specific focus. Questions that might be addressed with regard to such representations include, but are not limited to:

  • the (in-)visibility and agency of different kinds of makers (especially those belonging to underprivileged groups)
  • social or collaborative aspects of making
  • making as an embodied practice
  • sacred or religious dimension of making
  • intermedial and self-reflexive elements of ‘showing making’

The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of a team which also includes the principal investigator, two junior researchers writing PhD theses on ‘making’ in Roman literature, and two research assistants who support the team. Together, we work towards a new understanding of the ethics and aesthetics of making in the Roman world. The position offers the opportunity to be part of an inspiring international university environment, to gain valuable research and teaching experience, and to collaborate with the other team members in the organisation of workshops and public engagement activities.

The appointment is for 0.8 fte (4 days a week), for a maximum of 36 months.


View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://www.classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39069/post…

Job Posting: Visiting Professor (Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology), Ohio University – 04/20/25

We are seeking candidates who focus on any period of ancient Greek and/or Roman archaeology from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity.

While the field of research is open, we seek candidates committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the past. Current participation in a field project is desirable but not required, although candidates will be expected to advise undergraduates on opportunities in archaeology. The teaching load is six on-campus courses for the academic year.

This Visiting Professor position is a full-time, nine-month position for the academic year 2025-2026 (from August 16, 2025, to May 15, 2026). Depending on departmental requirements, funding availability, and the candidate’s successful performance, there is a possibility of extending the position for up to two additional years.

Minimum Qualifications:

The PhD in Classical Studies, Classical Archaeology or related field must be in hand by the start date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

We seek candidates who can teach a range of undergraduate courses on Mediterranean archaeology, including surveys of Greek and Roman archaeology. The ability to teach a course on mythology and to contribute to our curriculum in ancient Greek is desirable but not required.

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://www.classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39055/visi…

Job Posting: Dougherty Postdoctoral Fellowship (Mediterranean Archaeology ), Stanford Archaeology Center – Deadline 04/15/25

We seek an emerging scholar of exceptional potential in any field centered on the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean world, broadly defined, including those whose research situates the Mediterranean in dialog with other regions and periods. The ideal candidate will complement the research of our faculty, and share our commitment to an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach to the study of Mediterranean antiquity. Aside from the primary goal of pursuing independent research, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to teach one (quarter-long) course, generally at the undergraduate level, per year, and contribute more broadly to the life and activities of the Center, which hosts weekly talks, working groups, and other initiatives. We especially welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in this field. The position includes funds to help support the candidate’s research and travel. Applicants should normally have received their PhD in the last four years and must have their degree in hand prior to taking up the position on 1 September 2025. The appointment will be for two years, pending successful review late in the first year.

To apply, please use Academic Jobs Online website. The website is currently down but we are informed that it would be up in the next couple of days. If the problem persists, please reach out to archaeology@stanford.edu for the alternative way of applying to the position.

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://www.classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39062/doug…

Job Posting: Global Humanities Fellow, Tulane University – Deadline 04/21/25

The Tulane Global Humanities Center invites applications for postdoctoral Global Humanities Fellows. We are seeking recent PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social sciences whose work explores or intersects with any of the following topics: port cities, global flows, blue humanities, critical ocean studies, logistics, and/or transnational environmental humanities. Region of specialization and historical period is open; we are particularly interested in comparative and multilingual work engaging the global South, the Mediterranean, and/or the Gulf South. Priority will be given to applications that engage with the biennial theme (Global Port Cities). We expect to offer two fellowships, one in the humanities and one in the humanistic social sciences. Innovative interdisciplinary work that does not fit neatly into traditional disciplinary boundaries is welcome.

The Fellows will assist with the launch of a new interdisciplinary center, Tulane Global Humanities Center, focused on global research, teaching, and programming in the humanities.

The Tulane Global Humanities Center seeks candidates with ambitious research agendas, a commitment to undergraduate education, and experience in event and symposia planning.

Fellows will be required to be in residence during the academic term and to be an active participant in all the Center’s programming. Primary responsibilities are to conduct original research on the biennial theme; coordinate planning and scheduling of events; attend and participate in events and other Center activities; consult regularly with the Director, Faculty Advisory Board, and Assistant Director; engage with Center participants and visiting scholars; write content for the Center’s website, blog, newsletter, and social media; workshop an article or book chapter in progress as part of one of the events. Fellowships are for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year based on successful review. Awards include salary of $55,000, a computer allowance, a moving stipend of $2,000, and a discretionary research account of $3,000.

Qualifications

Candidates must have received their PhD in a humanities or social science field. PhD degrees should be conferred no earlier than 2021 and no later than June 2025.

Experience in public humanities and/or collaborating with non-academic community partners is especially welcome.

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://www.classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39063/glob…

Job Posting: 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor(Classics), Hampden-Sydney College

Position Title: 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics
Institution Name: Hampden-Sydney College
Position Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
Area of Specialty: broadly trained generalist
Application Deadline:

Hampden-Sydney College, a private liberal arts college for men, invites applications for a 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Classics to begin August 2025. A Ph.D. in Classics or a closely-related field is required by the time of appointment. Our preferred applicant will be broadly trained and have a record of success in the classroom. Teaching duties will include all levels of Latin and Greek, a wide variety of classical culture courses (including, ideally, courses on material culture and/or archaeology), and participation in the College’s interdisciplinary Core Cultures Program. We seek an enthusiastic colleague dedicated to engaging and energizing both our majors/minors and students drawn to Classics purely out of interest. The annual teaching load is seven courses; class sizes are kept small.

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, current c.v., and three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/164523. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Janice Siegel at jsiegel@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 20 and continue until the position is filled.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Job Posting: Lecturer(Classics), University of California Davis–Deadline 3/31/25

The Classics Program at the University of California, Davis, invites applicants for two full-time lecturer appointments beginning academic year 2025-26.

  1. Greek and Latin Language PedagogyThe Classics Program at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a 88-100% Federation faculty position beginning Fall 2025 and envisioned as an ongoing role contingent on performance review and continued budgetary support. The successful candidate will take on primary responsibility for introductory Latin instruction (first year sequence). Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching Greek and Latin at the undergraduate level and the ability to contribute actively to the curricular goals of a small but vibrant department. We particularly welcome candidates with demonstrated interest in improving access to the study of Greek and Latin for marginalized students and who bring passion and creativity to the teaching of elementary Greek and Latin.
  2. Ancient Mediterranean History and Culture.
    The Classics Program at the University of California, Davis invites  applications for a full time (100%) Federation faculty position beginning Fall 2025 and envisioned as an ongoing role contingent on performance review and continued budgetary support. The successful candidate will teach a variety of large lower-division lectures and smaller advanced courses on various topics in Ancient Mediterranean culture and history and may occasionally be asked to take on some teaching of introductory Latin. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to contribute actively to the curricular goals of a small but vibrant department. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching reorients traditional disciplinary boundaries, for instance by engaging with cross-cultural encounters within the Ancient Mediterranean world as well as those with a demonstrated interest in improving access to the study of the Ancient Mediterranean for marginalized students.Ph.D. in Classics or related field strongly preferred.Submit a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, a current curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of recommendation online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06991 by March 31 2025. The position is open until filled. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Carey Seal  (cseal@ucdavis.edu).

Job Posting: Visiting Assistant Professor(Classics), Colgate University

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Classics
Institution Name: Colgate University
Position Rank: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialty: Classics
Application Deadline:

The Department of the Classics at Colgate University invites applications for a one- year visiting assistant professor position in Classics, beginning in fall semester 2025. The department seeks applicants experienced in the teaching of Latin and Greek at all levels and in teaching literature in translation; experience with courses on ancient civilization and/or material culture is also desirable. Completion of. Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching load is five courses per year, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all-
university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

A cover letter, three letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and a brief writing sample must be submitted through Interfolio at apply.inferfolio.com/163998. Colgate University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application materials, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,274 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Classics department can be found at
https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-class….
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/.

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