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).

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/.

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…