The Department of the Classics at Colgate University invites applications for a one-
year visiting assistant professor position in Classics, beginning in fall semester 2025.
The department seeks applicants experienced in the teaching of Latin and Greek at
all levels and in teaching literature in translation; experience with courses on
ancient civilization and/or material culture is also desirable. Completion of Ph.D. is
expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching load is five courses
per year, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all-
university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
A cover letter, three letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and a brief
writing sample must be submitted through Interfolio at apply.inferfolio.com/163998.
Colgate University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and
identities. In their application materials, candidates must describe their ability to
work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025, and will continue until the
position is filled.
Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,274 students situated in central New
York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and
scholarship. Further information about the Classics department can be found at
https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-class….
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment
opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New
York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/.
A cover letter, three letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and a brief writing
sample must be submitted through Interfolio at apply.inferfolio.com/163998.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex,
pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been a victim of
domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories protected by
law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Candidates
from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and
protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for
this position.
Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a
copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes
statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous
three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-
campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on
public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus
and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes
institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies
concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may
access the report from the Clery Compliance web page here. Printed copies of this
report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-
mail at [email protected].