Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics
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Job Location:
Northfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 65000
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of Classics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time one-year position in Classics at the level of Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin August 2026.
We seek a dynamic teacher/scholar who will welcome the opportunity to work closely with students participate wholeheartedly in departmental and college activities and advance the Departments work in making Classics a compelling and welcoming field of study for todays undergraduates. Demonstrated strong teaching skills and scholarly promise are required. The successful candidate will specialize in Latin language or Roman culture and will be prepared to offer Latin courses from the beginning to advanced levels as well as courses in translation such as The World of the Ancient Romans Greek and Roman Myth and an upper-level seminar for majors on a topic of the candidates choosing. The teaching load is six courses e.g. three courses in the fall one course during January term and two courses in the spring.
Salary: $60000 - $65000
Qualifications
Ph.D. by the time of appointment and teaching experience are required.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this addition candidates relying on an OPT Visa with a STEM extension are not eligible for hire.
About the Department
The Classics Department at St. Olaf offers majors in Classics Latin and Greek as well as interdisciplinary majors in Ancient Studies and Medieval Studies. We strive to provide students with educational experiences that combine intellectual rigor with fun and excitement. The Department has an active Eta Sigma Phi chapter robust co-curricular activities and a long tradition of study abroad and community outreach. For more information about the department visit strive to be a campus of welcome where students faculty and staff thrive by bringing their full humanitygender identity sexuality race ethnicity national origin socioeconomic class disability religion spirituality and ageto St. Olaf each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity transparency trust cooperation consensus respect and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening cultivating a growth mindset respecting those with different views being informed by data and understanding that the work is ongoing collaborative organic and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Community and Belonging webpageto learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
How to Apply
A complete application includes the following:
References: Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship.
Supporting Documents and URLS:
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
- Teaching Statement: describe your approach to teaching and your experiences working with undergraduate students
Review of applications will begin on March 30 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position department or college may be directed to Anne Groton Department Chair at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- C++
- HSE
- Human Resources Administration
- HR
About Company
Join Our Community - Work at St. Olaf! Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, histo ... View more
