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Bard College invites applications for a two-year full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics, to begin Fall 2024. We seek a classicist with a track record of energetic, engaged undergraduate teaching and a commitment to widening access and participation in the discipline. The successful candidate will teach Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels, courses in Greek and Roman literature, history, and civilization, and contribute to Bard’s first-year Humanities curriculum (https://fys.bard.edu)- specific course load will be discussed by the search committee. A record of successful language teaching, especially at the beginning level, is essential. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or be nearing its completion.



Compensation: $70,000-$75,000, dependent on experience

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.



Benefits Overview

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Application Materials

Please submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence (teaching statement, summary of course evaluations, and sample syllabi) and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio.com at http://apply.interfolio.com/140857 by March 15 2024. We anticipate interviewing shortlisted candidates via Zoom shortly thereafter. For more information on the Classics program at Bard College, visit http://classicalstudies.bard.edu or contact Lauren Curtis, lcurtis@bard.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.



Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.