Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Classical Studies

The Department of Classical Studies at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025.
We seek an individual with expertise in ancient Greek and Latin literature, with an ability to teach ancient Greek and Latin in the original languages at all undergraduate levels and to offer courses on ancient culture and literature in translation. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load. The successful applicant will further possess the ability to contribute to CLST post-baccalaureate program, and to teach other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to COLL curriculum.

Required: A Master’s degree in Greek, Latin, Classical Philology, Classical Studies, or Classics is required.

Preferred: A Ph.D. or ABD in Greek, Latin, Classical Philology, Classical Studies, or Classics is preferred at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025). Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach, and one syllabus either for an entry level course that features literature in translation or for a topics course on a genre, period, or type of literature in translation. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Classical Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, Feb. 20, 2025. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Classical Studies may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/classicalstudies/