Assistant Professor of Classics

The Department of Classics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Classics at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027.

We seek a dynamic and dedicated teacher/scholar who will be enthusiastic about working closely with students both on campus and abroad and who will participate wholeheartedly in departmental and college-wide activities. We are particularly interested in applicants who can and will advance the Colleges goals for diversity equity and inclusion. The area of specialization is open but expertise in classical languages and literature is essential. Teaching responsibilities include Greek and Latin language courses at all levels classical civilization courses and January-term courses including ones taught in Greece or Italy. The ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs (e.g. Enduring Questions Environmental Studies Film Studies) would be welcome.

Salary: $77200 - $82000

Qualifications
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Classics or a related field by September 1 2027.

Demonstrated strong teaching skills and scholarly promise with the potential to involve students in mentored undergraduate research are required.

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 endeavor 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 Belongingwebsite to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

How to Apply
Throughout your materials include how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at our college through your teaching research and/or service. A complete application includes the following:

References: Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship. Letters will be solicited from references by the search committee for candidates who advance to the interview stage.

Supporting Documents and URLS:

1. Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
4. Teaching Statement: Describe your approach to teaching and your experiences working with undergraduate students
5. Professional Statement: In lieu of a professional statement provide a writing sample no more than 30 pages long

Review of applications will begin on September 25 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will receive fullest consideration. Finalist interviews are expected in December. Questions about the position department or College may be directed to Kyle Helms Search Committee Chair at .