Assistant Professor, Classical Studies

Job description

Overview

The Department of History, Cultures, and Ideas at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Classical Studies.

We are looking for a generalist with a strength in Roman history.

The successful applicant will teach in our general education program, as well as courses at all levels of Greek and Latin as well as upper-division and graduate courses in classical civilization and languages.

The department seeks a highly motivated teacher and researcher to join a vibrant community of scholars at our Logan campus.

Teaching is the primary focus of this position, and the faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year, including courses taught in different modalities (face-to-face, online, and broadcast).

The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Documents

Review of applications begins 1 October 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Along with the online application, please attach:

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

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College/Department Highlights

The Department of History, Cultures, and Ideas at Utah State includes dynamic undergraduate programs in Folklore, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as master's programs in Folklore, History, and Ancient Languages and Cultures.

The faculty values advanced research in keeping with USU’s research mission, and it places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching.

The Classics Program offers minors in Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization, and Latin Teaching, and a masters’ degree in Ancient Languages and Cultures.

For more information on the department, please visit our website.

All faculty are part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge.

Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that have shaped our world, and develop the skills to tackle its most pressing challenges.

Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference.

The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university.

As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities.

USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county.

USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries.

For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.

’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported.

We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.

We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.

Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023.

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Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers