Assistant Professor of Classical Studies - Ancient Rome

Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Department/Office:

School of Art & Humanities-Student

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Job Description:

The Department of Classical Studies at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classical Studies, beginning in August 2026, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is seeking a candidate who specializes in the ancient Roman world and has a demonstrated ability in and enthusiasm for teaching Latin language and literature at all levels. We seek applicants who are engaged in innovative scholarship on any aspect of the study of Ancient Rome, for example Latin literature, Roman history and material culture, digital humanities, or modern reception. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research profile and a firm commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous program of scholarship and to teach introductory lower-division 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. All faculty are expected to contribute to Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program.

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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 School of Arts and Humanities 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. For more information about Trinity’s liberal arts education, see the following links for information about Trinity’s curriculum, including the First-Year Experience, experiential learning, and faculty-led study-abroad programs

 

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. In addition, Trinity has just completed a major renovation project that has created appealing new spaces for the Classical Studies department and several other adjacent humanities departments. 

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 e