Assistant Professor
Department of Classics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Classics Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a research and teaching focus on topics in Latin literature relating to cultural, social, linguistic, ethnic, racial, gender, ability, or other diversities in the ancient Mediterranean. Preference will be given to applicants who are also qualified to teach courses in material culture (e.g., archaeology, epigraphy).
The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
Applicants to this position must present evidence of accomplishment in research and teaching. The appointee will be expected to build a portfolio of publications, teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, perform administrative duties associated with our B.A, M.A., and Ph.D. programs, and participate in our department's activities in the areas of student mentorship, curricular innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field before the position start date of August 16, 2024. Candidates whose PhD may be delayed but will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment year may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu. To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit the following materials by October 25, 2023: cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample of up to 20 pages, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy and up to three sample syllabi), and the names and email addresses of three people who will be contacted to submit letters of reference. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email in order to schedule interviews on Zoom.
The Illinois Classics Department is a supportive community of scholars and teachers. Our university library and its Classics Collection are among the largest in the United States, and we have two museums with excellent collections of ancient Mediterranean artifacts. Additional information about the department can be found at https://classics.illinois.edu. Questions are welcome and should be addressed to Brian Walters, chair of the search committee (bwaltrs@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit the following materials by October 25, 2023: cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample of up to 20 pages, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy and up to three sample syllabi), and the names and email addresses of three people who will be contacted to submit letters of reference. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.