Visiting Assistant Professor in Classics
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Teaching/Advising (60%): Teach three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring at the undergraduate and graduate levels including introductory through MA-level courses in Latin and courses in ancient literature and culture in translation. Teaching duties include developing syllabi preparing and teaching lectures creating administering and grading homework assignments and exams holding regular office hours and supervising Graduate Teaching Assistants when appropriate. Advising duties may include mentoring graduate students in the Classics Department and serving on undergraduate and graduate thesis and exam committees as appropriate.
Research (30%): Establish and maintain an active and productive program of research within area of specialization.
Service (10%): Visiting faculty members are expected to participate in departmental events and actively contribute to the workings of the University community. They are expected to perform service to the Department College University and/or the profession at large.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Contact Information to Applicants
Please contact Prof. Armin Schulz Search Chair atfor any questions.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of educational and professional experiences in letter of application (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in CV (3) writing sample and (4) information provided from professional references:
Position Overview
The Department of Classics at the University of Kansas invites applications for one non-tenure track limited term appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is for one academic year beginning on August 18 2026. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field with a specialty in Latin literature and culture (expected by the start date of the appointment). The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching as well as a strong record of research in Classics. The teaching load is three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring including introductory through MA-level Latin courses and courses in ancient literature culture and history in translation.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.
The University of Kansas is located in the beautiful historic and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence a thriving community 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area and 30 minutes from the state capital Topeka. Lawrence a progressive college town of 95000 boasts a lively downtown with many music venues award-winning restaurants and a nationally celebrated independent bookstore among its many independently owned small businesses. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. Founded in 1865 KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and research university and is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 28000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs which include education public health medicine law and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
The Classics Department maintains an excellent undergraduate program and one of the top MA programs in the country. It enjoys close collaborative relationships with KUs departments of Theater and Film; Women Gender and Sexuality Studies; History; History of Art; Religious Studies; Philosophy; and Jewish Studies.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include the following documents with your on-line application profile:
Research (30%): Establish and maintain an active and productive program of research within area of specialization.
Service (10%): Visiting faculty members are expected to participate in departmental events and actively contribute to the workings of the University community. They are expected to perform service to the Department College University and/or the profession at large.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Contact Information to Applicants
Please contact Prof. Armin Schulz Search Chair atfor any questions.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of educational and professional experiences in letter of application (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in CV (3) writing sample and (4) information provided from professional references:
- Ph.D. in Classics or closely related field (expected by the start date of the appointment) with a specialty in Latin literature and culture
- Potential for high quality teaching and a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- A strong record of research in Classics.
Position Overview
The Department of Classics at the University of Kansas invites applications for one non-tenure track limited term appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is for one academic year beginning on August 18 2026. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field with a specialty in Latin literature and culture (expected by the start date of the appointment). The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching as well as a strong record of research in Classics. The teaching load is three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring including introductory through MA-level Latin courses and courses in ancient literature culture and history in translation.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.
The University of Kansas is located in the beautiful historic and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence a thriving community 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area and 30 minutes from the state capital Topeka. Lawrence a progressive college town of 95000 boasts a lively downtown with many music venues award-winning restaurants and a nationally celebrated independent bookstore among its many independently owned small businesses. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. Founded in 1865 KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and research university and is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 28000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs which include education public health medicine law and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
The Classics Department maintains an excellent undergraduate program and one of the top MA programs in the country. It enjoys close collaborative relationships with KUs departments of Theater and Film; Women Gender and Sexuality Studies; History; History of Art; Religious Studies; Philosophy; and Jewish Studies.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include the following documents with your on-line application profile:
- letter of application outlining interest in and qualifications for the position
- outline (less than one page) of an MA graduate seminar you would teach on a Latin text author or theme
- outline (one paragraph) of a 300-level course (junior/senior level) you would teach on one of the following topics: Food and Drink in the Ancient Mediterranean or Julius Caesar: Man and Myth AND/OR
- outline (one paragraph) of a 500-level course (advanced undergrad/graduate level) you would teach on one of the following topics: The Roman Republic or Love Lust and Laughter in Ancient Literature
- curriculum vitae
- writing sample of 20-30 pages (either a dissertation chapter or a published article or book chapter)
- contact information for three references
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
