Classics Professor: Teaching, Research & Mentorship

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Classics at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Classics, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek a broadly-trained classicist with expertise in Latin prose, Roman history, social history, historiography, Tacitus, Cicero.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Classics or a related field by August 1, 2027 and be prepared to teach Greek and Latin, engage undergraduates in research, and contribute to undergraduate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Classics or a related field by August 1, 2027.
• Ability to teach Greek and Latin across all levels.
• Commitment to liberal arts education and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate courses in Latin, Greek, and classical civilization.
• Maintain active undergraduate research mentorship and collaboration.
• Contribute to department and university administration.
• Engage broadly with the academic community and public humanities.

Skills

Latin teaching

Greek teaching

Undergraduate mentoring

Digital humanities

Collaborative learning

Teaching philosophy

Education

Ph.D. in Classics or related field

Job description

The Department of Classics at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Classics, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek a broadly-trained classicist with expertise in Latin prose, Roman history, social history, historiography, Tacitus, Cicero.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Classics or a related field by August 1, 2027 and be prepared to teach Greek and Latin, engage undergraduates in research, and contribute to undergraduate