Assistant Professor Of Classics

The Department of Classics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Classics at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027.

We seek a dynamic and dedicated teacher/scholar who will be enthusiastic about working closely with students, both on campus and abroad, and who will participate wholeheartedly in departmental and college-wide activities. We are particularly interested in applicants who can and will advance the College's goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The area of specialization is open, but expertise in classical languages and literature is essential. Teaching responsibilities include Greek and Latin language courses at all levels, classical civilization courses, and January-term courses, including ones taught in Greece or Italy. The ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Enduring Questions, Environmental Studies, Film Studies) would be welcome.

Salary: $77,200 - $82,000

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Classics or a related field by September 1, 2027.

Demonstrated strong teaching skills and scholarly promise, with the potential to involve students in mentored undergraduate research, are required.

About the Department

The Classics Department at St. Olaf offers majors in Classics, Latin, and Greek, as well as interdisciplinary majors in Ancient Studies and Medieval Studies. We endeavor to provide students with educational experiences that combine intellectual rigor with fun and excitement. The Department has an active Eta Sigma Phi chapter, robust co-curricular activities, and a long tradition of study abroad and community outreach. For more information about the department, visit stolaf.edu/classics.

We strive to be a campus of welcome where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity-gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic class, disability, religion, spirituality, and age-to St. Olaf each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity, transparency, trust, cooperation, consensus, respect, and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening, cultivating a growth mindset, respecting those with different views, being informed by data, and understanding that the work is ongoing, collaborative, organic, and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Community and Belonging website to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

How to Apply

Throughout your materials, include how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at our college through your teaching, research, and/or service. A complete application includes the following:

References: Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship. Letters will be solicited from references by the search committee for candidates who advance to the interview stage.

Supporting Documents and URLS:

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
• Teaching Statement: Describe your approach to teaching and your experiences working with undergraduate students
• Professional Statement: In lieu of a professional statement, provide a writing sample no more than 30 pages long

Review of applications will begin on September 25, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will receive fullest consideration. Finalist interviews are expected in December. Questions about the position, department, or College may be directed to Kyle Helms, Search Committee Chair, at tt2027class@stolaf.edu.