Visiting Assistant Professor in Classics at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

Job Description:

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 http://apply.interfolio.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 3,200 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 here. 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 this website.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$71,000 (for ABD candidates) to $75,000 (for candidates with a PhD in hand)

Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for
this position.

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