Assistant Professor of Classics

About the role

The Department of Classics at Carleton College seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor to begin teaching in the fall of 2027. The successful candidate will join a liberal‑arts environment and contribute to the department’s Latin and Greek language sequences, upper‑level courses, and in‑translation literature and culture classes.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Latin and Greek across all levels, including four‑course language sequences.
• Develop and deliver upper‑level Greek and Latin courses and in‑translation literature or culture seminars.
• Teach the equivalent of five courses each academic year on Carleton’s trimester calendar.
• Engage with a diverse undergraduate student body and contribute to departmental service.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Classical Philology (or related field) completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Latin and Greek to students of varied backgrounds.
• Commitment to liberal‑arts education and to fostering inclusive classroom environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Tenure‑track appointment with a supportive liberal‑arts community.
• Opportunities to design new courses that complement the core curriculum.
• Resources for research and professional development.