Job description

The Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities at Lee University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant professor level in Classics, beginning in the fall of 2026. A Ph.D. in classics is preferred. Candidates with teaching and research specialties in early church history or late ancient intellectual cultures are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in Western culture, Latin, and upper-level seminars. The candidate must be committed to teaching and scholarship in the Christian liberal arts. Student advising will be expected, along with university and community service, and curriculum development.

Demonstrated teaching ability at the college level preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter, detailing your interest in teaching at Lee University
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Faith Narrative
• Personal Statement on Faith and Learning Integration
• Three letters of recommendation
• Student Evaluations (if available)
• Transcripts
• Completed faculty application (https://www.leeuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/faculty-application.pdf)

Send all materials to:
Dr. John Coats
Chair of the Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities.
Lee University
1120 N Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37320-3450
[email protected]