Open-rank Professor of Classical Studies
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Wesleyan Universitys Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Latin literature to begin in July 2026; the rank is Open. We seek a scholar-teacher with a strong philological foundation who approaches their research through a postclassical lens and foregrounds engagement with contemporary practice. In their research and teaching the successful candidate will put the social and literary histories of ancient Greece and Rome into conversation with other cultures of antiquity and the present day within or beyond the Mediterranean. The range of methodologies is open but can include specialization in literary analysis translation theory reception or political theory.
Successful candidates will have a strong and demonstrated commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and to strategies of inclusive teaching and a commitment to widening access and participation in the discipline. Candidates who can engage students in their research are especially welcome.
The teaching load is 2/2 in person on Wesleyans campus. Applicants should be prepared to teach Latin at all levels along with courses in their area of specialization and broad courses for non-majors. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students carrying on an innovative research program and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.
The minimum requirement for this position is a PhD in Classics or a related field in hand at the time of application.
With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.
Applications submitted by Nov 1 will receive full consideration.
Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
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