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The John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the field of Archaic and/or Classical Greek Poetry at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in the fall semester of 2025. We seek a colleague whose research can enhance our department’s strengths in ancient Greek culture and literature, who is interested in interdisciplinary collaboration, and who can make significant contributions to our undergraduate and graduate programs. Duties will include teaching assigned courses (two per semester), conducting research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in departmental governance, and university service. Candidates must be prepared to teach graduate seminars and courses at all undergraduate levels in Greek language and literature, courses in Latin at all undergraduate levels, and courses in translation.

A Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment (July 1, 2025).

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/150421). Inquiries may be sent to Tim Moore, Chair of the John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics (tmoore26@wustl.edu).

Applications received on or before October 1, 2024 will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee.

Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and we seek to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.

Application Materials

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Writing sample

Course evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence

Three letters of recommendation

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.