The Department of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2025 in Latin literature, culture, and reception, with a focus on poetry. The successful candidate’s research may be on Latin poetry from any period, and they should also display expertise in classical reception studies in any medium, which might facilitate collaboration with other departments and programs at the college (e.g., Africana Studies, International Studies, Comparative Literature). We seek a candidate who will be able to teach Roman culture including core canonical texts and Latin at all levels. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of developing and teaching a diverse and inclusive curriculum, including graduate seminars, interdisciplinary programs and other college-wide initiatives such as the 360 Program and the first-year Emily Balch Seminars. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.
To apply for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, and statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. Candidates should also submit a writing sample of not more than 10,000 words in length and two sample syllabi, one for a second-year Classical Studies course and one for a graduate seminar. These should be submitted to the Department of Greek, Latin and Classical Studies Search Committee via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/148502. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Department of Greek, Latin and Classical Studies Search Committee. Applications received by October 31, 2024 will receive full consideration.
Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts women’s college with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students. We have a student body of about 1,400 undergraduates (32 percent are U.S. students of color and 11 percent are international students). There are over 300 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.