Assistant Professor, Ancient Mediterranean Studies

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri, Columbia is seeking an Assistant Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Studies to begin Fall 2027. The workload distribution is 40% Teaching, 40% Research, 20% Service as a tenure-track role.

The appointee will teach both graduate and undergraduate courses (normally four per academic year), offer Greek language courses, mentor students, supervise theses and dissertations, and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives within the department and college.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a closely related field by appointment.
• Evidence of research in Ancient Greek Language, Literature, and Culture.
• Teaching experience at graduate and undergraduate levels and in interdisciplinary contexts.
• Ability to mentor theses and dissertations and contribute to strategic university goals.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, normally four per academic year.
• Conduct and publish research in Ancient Greek Studies.
• Mentor students and supervise theses/dissertations.
• Participate in departmental committees and service activities.

Skills

Ancient Greek language

Teaching

Research

Language proficiency

Education

PhD in Classical Studies or closely related field

Job description

The University of Missouri, Columbia is seeking an Assistant Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Studies to begin Fall 2027. The workload distribution is 40% Teaching, 40% Research, 20% Service as a tenure-track role.

The appointee will teach both graduate and undergraduate courses (normally four per academic year), offer Greek language courses, mentor students, supervise theses and dissertations, and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives within the department and college.