BCAS - Assistant Professor in Classics, Modern Languages & Classics - 530030

Department/Organization
204231 - Modern Languages and Classics

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Classics specializing in ancient Greek literature and culture.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Classics specializing in ancient Greek literature and culture. We seek a candidate whose research focuses on any period from Homer to the Roman era. The area of expertise is open and may include regions of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Near East outside of core Greek territories. Additional specializations are welcome (e.g., languages other than Greek, linguistics, material culture, Classical reception, women’s studies, theory and methodology, digital humanities, religion, environment, empire, colonialism, migration, global connections). The candidate should demonstrate their commitment to research and provide strong evidence of a robust publication agenda.

The candidate will participate in teaching core courses of the Classics undergraduate curriculum as needed, courses on the Greek language and literature at all levels, as well as upper-level courses in their area of expertise. Previously taught courses include “Alexander the Great, Then and Now,” “Greece and Rome in Literature and Film,” “Women: From Antiquity to Modernity,” and “Aristotle: How Stuff Works.” The current courses can be found here; the new course offerings are welcome. Interest in teaching international destination courses and continuing the existing “Study Abroad in Greece” summer program is a high priority.

The candidate should be willing to contribute to the development of the program and its curriculum; to mentor students and supervise undergraduate research projects. They should be committed to service, including service to our student community.

Review of applications begins on October 15, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a complete application by October 15 for priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Classics or a related discipline by time of appointment
• Demonstratable commitment to research and a robust publication agenda
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence
• Experience in organizing and teaching study abroad courses is an asset

Preferred Qualifications

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Candidate should submit the following: • Cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, as well as their approach to teaching, service, and student mentorship • A complete curriculum vitae • A statement on current and future research projects and publication agenda • A writing sample (6,000 to 10,000 words) • 2 sample syllabi for upper-level courses on their area of specialization • Course evaluations (if available) • 3 letters of recommendation, sent confidentially About the program and the department: https://mlc.ua.edu/classics/overview/, https://mlc.ua.edu/ Inquiries: Yuliya Minets, Search Committee Chair (yminets@ua.edu).

About the Division/College/School
The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.”

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-