The Classics Department at Wesleyan is doing a job search for a 1-2 year Visiting Assistant Professor position. They are hoping to find someone who has archaeological expertise in addition to contributing to the Latin and Greek language curriculum

The application deadline is Friday, March 14. A complete application will include electronic versions of (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, and (4) a teaching statement which addresses strategies for fostering inclusivity in the classroom in general. Applicants invited for interview on Zoom will be asked to supply a writing sample of no more than 25 pages and the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Job Posting: https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37787192/visiting-assistant-professor-of-archaeology/

Position Title: Dean’s Post Doctoral Scholar
Institution Name: Florida State University
Position Rank: Other
Area of Specialty: Greek art and archaeology of the classical and Hellenistic periods
Application Deadline: 2025-03-31

The Department of Classics invites applications for a Dean’s Postdoctoral Scholar in Classics beginning August 2025. The department seeks a candidate with expertise in Greek art and archaeology of the classical and Hellenistic periods. Interests that complement those of existing faculty are particularly welcome. The successful candidate will bring a theoretically informed, broadly comparative perspective to the classroom, and will be expected to contribute to the department’s General Education curriculum by teaching a survey course in world archaeology.

A PhD from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization is required. Eligibility is limited to individuals who have received the PhD within 5 years prior to the start of the appointment. The initial appointment is for one year with renewal for a second upon satisfactory performance of assigned duties. The teaching load is two courses per semester and will include courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The scholar is expected to carry out an active research program and to contribute to the intellectual life of the department, with the opportunity to co-organize a workshop, colloquium, or similar event during the tenure of the fellowship. Salary is $55,280 per annum and includes health benefits.

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://www.classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39029/dean…

Position Title: Three-year Lecturer (Renewable) in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Institution Name: University of British Columbia
Position Rank: Lecturer
Area of Specialty: Ancient Studies/Classics
Application Deadline: 2025-03-25

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia is seeking applications for a renewable three-year Lecturer position in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, to commence July 1, 2025. The teaching load for this position is eight 3-credit courses per year, and the successful candidate will also participate in departmental service, events, and initiatives. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field.

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association, Lecturer positions at UBC are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will entail a probationary first year. The expected pay range for this position is $6,867 – $8,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching and will be able to maintain and grow our strong undergraduate Latin language program. They will also demonstrate the ability to retain and build student engagement in large lecture classes. Additional desirable areas of teaching expertise include: Greek and Roman mythology, Ancient Greek language, etymology, classical reception, online teaching. We especially welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and decolonization through teaching, course development, or service.

Enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of AMNE, Dr. Michael Griffin, at amne.manager@ubc.ca.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 25, 2025. Applicants should apply through AMNE’s Internal Resources website at: https://amne.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/2025-three-year-lecturer-renewable-in-latin-language-and-ancient-mediterranean-studies/

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://amne.ubc.ca

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology
Institution Name: Wesleyan University
Position Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
Area of Specialty: Western Mediterranean
Application Deadline: 2025-03-14

The Department of Classical Studies and the Archaeology Program at Wesleyan University invite applications for a full-time, visiting Assistant Professor in classical history and material culture, with a specialization in the Western Mediterranean. The initial appointment is for one year beginning in July 2025 with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on interactions between the Roman world and surrounding cultures and whose methods and courses can demonstrate the ways in which ancient history and archaeology contribute to current conversations including human rights, political institutions, ethnicity, the environment, or cultural property. The successful candidate may be either an historian or an archaeologist, but will have demonstrated experience in blending innovative teaching with rigorous methodological approaches to the interpretation of classical texts, objects, and sites. The teaching load is five courses for the academic year and will include a survey course in Greek or Roman history, a survey course in Roman art and archaeology, and a seminar in their research specialty. Candidates should also be able to contribute to the language curriculum in either Latin or Greek. The PhD must be in hand by the time of the appointment.

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39020/visiting…

The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World (JIAAW) at Brown University invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Archaeology and the Ancient World.

Exceptional junior scholars who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service are encouraged to apply. Multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions will be filled.

We seek candidates who have demonstrated a capacity for innovative research, engaged scholarship, and cross-disciplinary thinking. Geographic area is open, though some preference will be given to scholars who work on the archaeology of the Mediterranean, Egypt, and/or surrounding regions of the Middle East and North Africa. Time period is open. While the boundaries of the search are flexible, we are especially interested in applicants who can partner with a JIAAW Academic Faculty member who will serve as their mentor during their time at Brown. Such common ground can include shared or complementary methodological expertise, geographic/temporal focus, theoretical interests, and/or past or future research collaboration. Applicants must have normally received their doctorate within the last five years, and the Ph.D. must be in hand prior to July 1, 2025.

In addition to pursuing their research, successful candidates will be expected to teach one course per semester. Teaching may be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; interdisciplinary offerings are desirable. Historically, successful postdocs have advanced the mission of the JIAAW not only through their research and teaching, but by organizing reading or working groups, organizing small conferences, inviting speakers, and initiating new interdisciplinary or community connections.

These will be two-year positions (non-renewable) beginning on July 1, 2025.

Application Instructions

All candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, short descriptions of 3 proposed courses (150-300 words each), a statement (150-300 words) of their experience and/or ideas for prioritizing diversity and inclusion in their teaching and research, and contact information for three references by February 28, 2025. The letter of application should identify a potential faculty mentor (or mentors) from among the JIAAW Academic Faculty. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is closed or filled.

Please submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/163218. There is no need to provide hard copies of application materials for those that have already been submitted electronically.

For further information:

Professor Andrew Scherer
Chair, Search Committee
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Joukowsky_Institute@brown.edu

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

Position Title: Lecturer on Ancient History
Institution Name: Harvard University
Position Rank: Lecturer
Area of Specialty: Ancient History
Application Deadline: 2025-02-27

The Department of the Classics seeks applications for a lecturer on Ancient History (Greek and Roman). The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. The lecturer will be responsible for four courses aimed primarily at undergraduates. One of these courses will be an introductory course on ancient Greek history. The other courses could be on topics such as slavery, warfare, empire, or religion. In addition, the lecturer may advise and evaluate senior theses.

Position Title: Assistant Professor – Greek and Latin Language and Pedagogy
Institution Name: University of Toronto, Department of Classics
Position Rank: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialty: Greek and Latin language
Application Deadline: 2025-03-13

Date Posted: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 03/13/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 40786
Job Category: Faculty – Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Classics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Application Link for Assistant Professor

For more information about the Department of Classics, please visit our website: http://classics.utoronto.ca

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/39011/assistan…

Position Title: Assistant Professor
Institution Name: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Position Rank: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialty: Greek History
Application Deadline: 2025-01-25

Position Summary

We seek candidates whose research focuses on the archaeology, material culture, and/or history of Archaic, Classical, or Hellenistic Greece (800 to 31 BCE), who is prepared to teach classes in their area of specialization, courses in Greek history and culture, and Greek and Latin at all levels. In addition to an active research program, applicants should have a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level and an interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds. Experience in online teaching is desirable. Applicants must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or related field by August 1, 2025. We especially encourage applicants with cross-disciplinary interests and innovative approaches to the ancient world that will expand upon the current research and teaching interests in the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or related field by August 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level.

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript, and sample syllabi for two classes: an introductory Greek History survey, and an upper-level undergraduate course in the applicant’s area of specialization electronically via https://jobsearch.uncg.edu (click on “Faculty”). Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references in the References section of the electronic application. These references will be solicited by the UNCGjobsearch system via email and asked to provide a confidential letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant successfully submits the application and receives a confirmation number from the UNCGjobsearch system.

Initial interviews will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams early in 2025. To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/30810 In order to be given best consideration, applications must be received by January 20th 2025. Applications received after that deadline will be reviewed until the position is filled.

View the entire advertisement on the SCS website at https://classicalstudies.org/placement-service/2024-2025/38982/assistan…