Teaching Assistant Professor - Classics, Fall 2026

Description:

The Department of Classics at the University of Tennessee has been authorized to invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Primary responsibilities will be teaching introductory and intermediate Latin and Greek at all levels, Greek history, and Roman law. Teaching load is 12 hours/semester or 24 hours/academic year.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field is required at commencement of appointment on August 1, 2026. Also required is demonstrated excellence in teaching classical languages and an ability to teach Greek history and Roman law at the upper-division level, as well as to contribute to our departmental curriculum of large and small courses in classical civilization, literature, or mythology. An ability to teach large lecture courses (ca. 150-200 students) is desirable.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, teaching statement, Greek history and Roman law syllabi, student evaluations (if available), and curriculum vitae. Please provide names and contact information of three referees as well. All materials must be submitted electronically to this website ( https://apply.interfolio.com/185140 )

The committee will begin to review completed applications on May 25 and continue until the position has been filled.

Please address any questions to Salvador Bartera, Chair of the Search Committee, at sbartera@utk.edu.