Assistant Professor of Classics

Job no:

R-0000001192

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Classics

Work Type:

Faculty

Full time

In-Person

Start Date:

07/01/2025

Job Description:

The Department of Classics and Italian at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor of Classics. The start date is July 1, 2025 and the teaching load is four courses per year. We invite applications from qualified candidates who hold a Ph.D. or ABD in Classics or a related discipline capable of teaching with distinction ancient Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels as well as courses in English that will contribute to the curriculum of the department and the College, such as those in the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Area of research specialization is open. Interdisciplinary approaches that expand the traditional boundaries of Classics or explore contacts between Greece/Rome and other cultures of the ancient world are particularly welcome. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, advising, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity of the department and the larger campus community. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. In addition to the teaching load, expectations for the successful candidate include maintaining an active research program, mentoring and advising students, both department majors and pre-majors, and service within the department and in the larger college community.

Candidates will be required to submit, in addition to CV and letter of application, three statements concerning (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research interests, and (3) a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates should submit these materials by December 15, 2024. R eference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. Questions may be addressed to the department coordinator, Denise Falk .

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college with 2,200 students and 220 faculty. Mount Holyoke College is located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
  
  
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
  
  
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
  
  

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.