Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics

Kenyon College, a highly selective liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in the Department of Classics, effective July 2025.

Teaching responsibilities consist of five courses per year. Candidates must be qualified to teach both Greek and Latin at various levels. In addition, we seek a colleague with a strong interest in teaching our established courses in translation, possibly including courses on classical mythology or ancient history, as well as a special topic course of the candidate’s own devising. Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching and to creating a classroom environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds can flourish. A Ph.D. in hand is preferred.

To apply, please submit the following materials using the online application system at http://careers.kenyon.edu

(1) a cover letter detailing research interests as well as teaching approaches and experience, with a focus on the courses mentioned above;

(2) a curriculum vitae; 

(3) unofficial graduate transcripts;

(4) the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching abilities. 

Inquiries may be directed to Kristin Van Valkenburg, Administrative Assistant for Classics, at vanvalkenburg1@kenyon.edu.

Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by January 10 will be guaranteed full consideration. Preliminary interviews will be held via remote conferencing. On-campus interviews will follow.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible.

We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook.

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Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.  Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.