Assistant Professor - Department of Classics

University of Illinois; London; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Ontario is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics. Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, building a publication portfolio, and fulfilling administrative duties. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field and exhibit evidence of teaching effectiveness. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $83,000.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Classics or closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness required.
• Must participate in departmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio of publications.
• Teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Perform administrative duties for academic programs.

Skills

Ph.D. in Classics or closely related field

Effective teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

Portfolio of publications

Student mentorship

Curricular innovation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor
Department of Classics
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Classics or closely related field.

Responsibilities

Expected to build a portfolio of publications, teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, perform administrative duties associated with our B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs, and participate in our department's activities in the areas of student mentorship, curricular innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Full Time.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on August 28, 2025.

Required Documents to be submitted for full consideration

• a letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy and up to three sample syllabi)
• writing sample of up to 20 pages
• contact information for three professional references, as letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date

We ask that all documents be uploaded as a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume / CV" section. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The budgeted salary range for the position is $80,000 to $83,000.

Questions may be directed to LAS HR via e-mail at [e-mail].

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1031580

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu