Visiting Professor: Byzantine Studies & Greek History

University of Missouri, St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Department of History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Byzantine Studies and Greek-American Oral History.

The appointment is a two-year, benefits-eligible position beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses on Greek history and culture with Byzantine content, direct the Oral History Project of the Greek Professorship, and supervise student interviews while contributing to public programs and the

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Byzantine history or closely related field by start date.
• Teaching and research specialization in Byzantine history or culture.
• Experience with oral-history projects and methods.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to coordinate students and participants.
• Evidence of effective university-level teaching or potential for excellence.
• Ability to teach students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester at undergrad and possibly graduate levels.
• Teach Greek history and culture with Byzantine content and related Ancient History courses.
• Direct the Oral History Project of the Greek Professorship.
• Train and supervise students in oral-history methods and conduct interviews.
• Oversee recording, documentation, transcription, and preservation of interviews.
• Contribute to introductory and general-education courses in History.
• Participate in departmental and Greek Professorship activities and organize public lectures.
• Advise and mentor students with interests in Byzantine and Greek studies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Oral-history methods

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

University teaching ability

Diversity awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Byzantine history/related field

Job description

The Department of History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Byzantine Studies and Greek-American Oral History.

The appointment is a two-year, benefits-eligible position beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses on Greek history and culture with Byzantine content, direct the Oral History Project of the Greek Professorship, and supervise student interviews while contributing to public programs and the