Assistant Professor of Classical Studies - Greek

Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Department/Office:

Classical Studies

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

The Department of Classical Studies at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classical Studies, beginning in August 2027, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is seeking a dynamic and innovative teacher with an active research profile who has a demonstrated ability in and enthusiasm for teaching ancient Greek language and literature at all levels and Latin up to the intermediate level and who specializes in the ancient Greek world, broadly defined. Particular areas of research and teaching that are attractive to us include Greek history, culture, and literature; multicultural approaches to the ancient Mediterranean world; ancient and modern reception of Classical texts and culture; or digital humanities. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research profile and a firm commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses while developing upper-division courses in their area of specialization. The ideal candidate will have a facility for interdisciplinary teaching and interest in mentoring students in undergraduate research projects, including in the summer. All faculty are expected to contribute to Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program.

 

BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million, is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.

Classical Studies at Trinity is a vibrant department with six tenured / tenure-track faculty and strong connections with other departments on campus, including Anthropology, Art History, Philosophy, and Religion. We encourage our students to pursue undergraduate research, often in collaboration with faculty, and we have been active participants in our university’s summer undergraduate research program. The department participates in a faculty-led study abroad summer course in Rome and in a faculty-led archaeological dig in Cyprus.

Both the Department of Classical Studies  and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching 

Teach Classical Greek at all levels and Latin to the intermediate level. Teach both lower and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of interest and expertise. Offer courses that complement departmental offerings and contribute to the Pathways general education curriculum, including the First Year Experience, under a (typically) 3-2 teaching load. Advise departmental majors and minors. 

 

Research

Maintain a consistent and productive program of scholarship, to include publication of research, presentations of papers at academic conferences, attendance at professional meetings, and participation in professional organizations. 

 

Service

Provide appropriate service to the department, the university, and the profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: Ph.D. or A.B.D. in Classics or related field. A.B.D. candidates must present evidence that Ph.D. will have been completed and accepted no later than August 2027.

Preferred: Teaching experience, as Instructor of Record or Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) in an undergraduate course related to ancient Greek, Latin, or Classics.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: The ideal candidate will have a facility for interdisciplinary teaching and interest in mentoring students in undergraduate research projects, including in the summer.

ATTENDANCE

HOW TO APPLY

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. 

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following as seen below. 

File 1: A cover letter

File 2: A curriculum vitae

File 3:  A teaching portfolio, including (i) a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your teaching interests and abilities; (ii) sample syllabi; and (iii) teaching evaluations (if available)

File 4: A writing sample

File 5: Intentional inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities.

In addition, please arrange that three letters of recommendation be sent to classics@trinity.edu. 

Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2026.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.