Open rank Professor of Classical Studies

Job description

Wesleyan University’s Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Latin literature to begin in July 2026; the rank is Open.

We seek a scholar-teacher with a strong philological foundation who approaches their research through a postclassical lens and foregrounds engagement with contemporary practice.

In their research and teaching, the successful candidate will put the social and literary histories of ancient Greece and Rome into conversation with other cultures , of antiquity and the present day, within or beyond the Mediterranean.

The range of methodologies is open but can include specialization in literary analysis, translation theory, reception, or political theory.


Successful candidates will have a strong and demonstrated commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and to strategies of inclusive teaching, and a commitment to widening access and participation in the discipline.

Candidates who can engage students in their research are especially welcome.


The teaching load is 2/2, in person on Wesleyan’s campus.

Applicants should be prepared to teach Latin at all levels, along with courses in their area of specialization, and broad courses for non-majors.

Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying on an innovative research program, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.


The minimum requirement for this position is a PhD in Classics or a related field in hand at the time of application.


With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.


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A complete application includes electronic copies of the following documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) writing sample of up to 20 pages, (4) statement of current research, and (5) teaching statement.

The cover letter should include a section that discusses new directions that candidates identify for Classical Studies and how an undergraduate program in North America might contribute to them.

Applicants will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Candidates selected for interviews may also be asked to provide sample syllabi and other evidence of teaching effectiveness.


Applications submitted by Nov 1 will receive full consideration.






Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.


Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record.

We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups.

Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.


Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies.

Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html .


Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.

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Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.




Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .

We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work.


In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism.
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