VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS – FULL-YEAR
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND – BALTIMORE, MD
THIS IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF A ONE-SEMESTER JOB ORIGINALLY POSTED. The Classics Department of Loyola University Maryland invites applications for an approved temporary year-long visiting full time affiliate position at the rank of Visiting Affiliate Assistant Professor for AY 2022-23. There is no expectation of the possibility of renewal at this time. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.A. or be A.B.D. in Classics or Ancient History (with Ph.D. preferred). Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate Latin and in teaching classical literature in translation is strongly desired and the promise of such excellence is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses in the Fall (three lower-level Latin courses and a course cross-listed in English on Latin Literature in translation --“The Golden Age of Rome”), and four courses in the Spring (in some combination of introductory courses in ancient history cross-listed in the history department, lower-level Latin courses, and possibly courses in Medical Terminology), to contribute service to the department, and to participate in the life of the Department. The successful candidate must possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit education.
Interested candidates should visit www.loyola.edu/careers to learn more about this position and to complete the online application (which is still listed as a semester-long position). A cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three professional references are required and may be attached at the appropriate prompt on the application. Letters of reference from three recommenders should be sent directly to: Nadine Fenchak, Administrative Assistant, Department of Classics, Loyola University Maryland, 4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210-2699 or by e-mail to nfenchak@loyola.edu. Further materials will be requested from a short list of candidates at a later date. Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates who have already applied to our earlier one-semester position will be considered for this position without reapplication.
Loyola University is a dynamic Jesuit Catholic institution in the Liberal Arts tradition and is recognized as a leading independent, comprehensive university in the northeastern United States. Located in a beautiful residential section of Baltimore with a Graduate Center in Timonium, Loyola enrolls 4000 students in its undergraduate programs and 2000 students in its graduate programs. Loyola strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values. The Classics department is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Additional information is available at www.loyola.edu.