The Department of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been authorized to search for a distinguished colleague to join the Department as George L. Paddison Professor of Latin. Applicants for the Paddison Professorship should be tenured professors or tenured associate professors (or equivalent, e.g. senior lecturers, readers) who could be promoted to professor upon appointment.
We seek a colleague who will contribute to an intellectually diverse and growing department. This position will complement and augment existing faculty strengths and maintain our strong reputation in the study of Latin literature, as well as support the department’s core curricula in ancient languages and Mediterranean cultures.
The Paddison Professor teaches a wide range of courses and seminars in Latin literature and Roman culture and is expected to take an active role in supervising and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. The teaching load is normally two courses per semester and includes advanced language and literature courses, courses on literature in translation, classical civilization courses, and graduate seminars.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of publication, an international reputation for excellence in research, and a demonstrated commitment to first-rate teaching, mentoring, and service as an academic and administrative leader. The area of specialization within the field of Latin literature is open.
A PhD or equivalent in Classics or a related field is required.
The University of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes all to apply.
Applicants should apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/306994
To be complete, an application must include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of four individuals willing to write letters of recommendation. Referees will be contacted with instructions for submitting their letters online. For full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, November 3, 2025.
Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Hérica Valladares, Chair, Paddison Search Committee, at [email protected]. The Department’s website is www.classics.unc.edu
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.