Teaching Assistant Professor of Classical Studies

The Kansas State University Department of Modern Languages invites applications for a one year full-time Teaching Assistant Professor of Classical Studies (possibility of renewal pending budgets and enrollment). Responsibilities will include serving as interim director of the Classical Studies program; teaching a total of 6 courses over the academic year, including courses in Latin language instruction, Classical literature in translation, and ancient history; supervising a graduate teaching assistant and undergraduate student workers; and contributing to departmental service initiatives. The candidate’s letter should address experience working with diverse student populations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in Classical Studies or a related field
• Successful candidates will value multicultural perspectives in teaching and service.
• Ability to teach Latin, literature in translation, and history courses at all levels of our curriculum.
• Ability to work autonomously to direct the Classics program within a department of Modern and Classical languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. obtained by August 2024
• Passion for program building and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience with or well-developed ideas about pedagogical innovation and diversity in teaching Latin and Classical Studies.
• Ability to deliver a course on topics related to Gender and Sexuality, ancient Race and Ethnic Identities, the History of Science, or the History of Medicine, or to design a course pertaining to the candidate’s specialization.
• Ability to teach all levels of ancient Greek or other ancient or modern languages.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment