One-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics

Colby College; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Classics, starting fall 2025. The role involves teaching ancient Greek and Latin, promoting diversity, and participating in an inclusive academic environment, supporting the institution's mission in liberal arts education.

Qualifications

• Record of success mentoring under-represented individuals.
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in ancient Greek and Latin at undergraduate levels.
• Contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Mentoring

Diversity contribution

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

The Classics Department at Colby College has been authorized to offer a one-year position at the Visiting Assistant Professor level, beginning fall 2025. We invite applications from candidates capable of teaching with distinction courses in ancient Greek and/or Latin at all undergraduate levels, as well as courses on material culture: art, architecture, archaeology, etc. Research specialization is open. Interdisciplinary approaches that expand the traditional boundaries of Classics or explore contacts between Greece/Rome and other cultures of the ancient world are particularly welcome. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, advising, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community, and have a record of success mentoring individuals from groups under-represented in higher education.

The teaching load is 5 courses per year. Ph.D. by date of appointment is strongly preferred.

Applicants should submit the following items through this Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/156919

• Acover letter that details their preparation for inclusive teaching at a diverse liberal arts college
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching
• a complete set of evaluations from at least one course
• contact information (names, email addresses) for three references (letters of recommendation will be solicited later in the process).

N.B. Initial interviews will be conducted remotely in February. Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration but review will continue until the position is filled. Address all inquiries to Kerill O’Neill, Search Committee Chair ([e-mail]).

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personneldecisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educationalobjectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.