Visiting Professor: Byzantine Studies & Greek Oral History

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Educational fee discounts

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Byzantine Studies and Greek-American Oral History, beginning Fall 2027.

The two-year appointment includes teaching Greek history and culture with Byzantine content, directing the Oral History Project, and mentoring students in oral-history methods. The successful candidate will engage in the department’s history curriculum and Greek Professorship programs, and contribute to public programs and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Byzantine history or closely related field by start date.
• Teaching and research excellence or potential.
• Experience with oral-history projects and methods.
• Ability to coordinate students and community participants.
• Ability to teach diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester at undergraduate and, where appropriate, graduate levels.
• Courses cover Greek history and culture with Byzantine content; other Ancient History courses may be required.
• Direct the Oral History Project of the Greek Professorship.
• Train and supervise students in oral-history methods and conduct interviews.
• Oversee recording, transcription, and preservation of interviews to professional and institutional standards.
• Contribute to introductory and general-education courses.
• Participate in department and professorship activities and organize public lectures.

Skills

Oral-history methods

University teaching

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D. in Byzantine history / Byzantine studies / Greek history

Job description

University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Byzantine Studies and Greek-American Oral History, beginning Fall 2027.

The two-year appointment includes teaching Greek history and culture with Byzantine content, directing the Oral History Project, and mentoring students in oral-history methods. The successful candidate will engage in the department’s history curriculum and Greek Professorship programs, and contribute to public programs and