Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics - Latin, Roman Civilization/Culture

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, with a specialty in Roman material culture, effective July 1, 2020.

Teaching responsibilities consist of five courses per year. In addition to offering courses in Roman civilization and Roman archaeology, candidates must be qualified to teach Latin at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Department seeks applicants whose scholarly specialties complement but do not duplicate those of current faculty. A Ph.D. in hand is preferred. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching, with evidence of support for Kenyon’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

To apply, please submit the following materials using the online application system at http://careers.kenyon.edu: (1) a cover letter detailing teaching approaches and experience as well as research interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) graduate transcripts; and (4) the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching abilities.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the January 6 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Preliminary interviews will be held by Skype or equivalent technology in February. On-campus interviews will follow.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website. Inquiries may be directed to Rachel Hoffman, Administrative Assistant for Classics, at hoffman2@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5216.

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.