Teaching Assistant Professor of Classical Studies

About the role

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a full‑time, nine‑month, renewable non‑tenure‑track Teaching Assistant Professor of Classical Studies in Ancient Greek and Latin, beginning August 2027. The appointee will serve as language program coordinator for the Ancient Greek and Latin programs with a 4/4 teaching load and is expected to maintain regular on‑campus presence to support high‑quality instruction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as language program coordinator for the department’s Ancient Greek and Latin programs.
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load, teaching Ancient Greek and Latin courses at all levels.
• Contribute to large‑enrollment classes in ancient Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean culture.
• Oversee the introductory language curricula and coordinate teaching assistants and instructors as needed.
• Participate in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance and foster collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Classical Studies or a closely related field from an accredited institution, conferred by the date of initial appointment; demonstrated record of exceptional teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level; ability to teach Latin and Classical Greek.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate classes; ability to teach introductory courses for undergraduate students from all majors; experience mentoring students in independent research; excellent potential to collaborate with other program units on campus; strong evidence of being an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations; evidence of active engagement with the appropriate academic field (e.g., research