Job description
Department of Classics
Location: Amherst, MA
Description
The Department of Classics at Amherst College invites applications for two positions-a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor of classics and a full-time tenured position at the rank of associate or full professor of classics. The appointment with tenure will be contingent upon a positive tenure review. Both positions will begin on July 1, 2027, and both require a Ph.D. in classics or a related field by the start of the appointment.
In addition to having a well-articulated research plan, successful candidates will be committed to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal-arts context and must be able to teach with distinction Greek and Latin at all levels, as well as courses of general appeal in the field of Greco-Roman studies broadly defined. There are also opportunities for cross-disciplinary teaching in the college’s First-Year Seminar Program and other collaborations. The teaching load is two courses per semester, normally three language courses per year. The ability to direct writing and research at all undergraduate levels will be expected. The successful candidate will also be expected to advise senior thesis projects and to participate in the life of the college and the department.
We seek to identify candidates whose research interests complement those already represented among departmental faculty, and who can help us expand and diversify our offerings. The areas of research specialization are open and include: visual and material culture; rhetoric, law, and democracy; social and cultural history; performance and reception; and knowledge production (scientific and technical). Successful candidates for both positions will be expected to have an original and generative set of research projects and, for the tenured position, to have a superior record of publication, teaching, and professional service.
Assistant Professor of Classics (tenure track)
The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $90,000 to $125,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for benefits information.
Associate or Full Professor of Classics (with tenure)
The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $105,000 to $135,000 at the associate professor rank and $120,000 to $200,000 at the full professor rank. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for benefits information.
About Amherst
As a leading liberal arts institution, Amherst College values a wide range of backgrounds and experiences among its students, faculty, administration, and staff, recognizing that this enhances the educational experience and campus culture. Amherst is committed to cultivating a vibrant and welcoming community. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting our campus community. Learn more here.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the chief equity and inclusion officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/187865
Amherst College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Amherst College requires the successful completion of all required reference and background checks.
How to apply
Applicants for the tenure-track position are asked to apply electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/187866 . Please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and the names of three referees whom the applicant will ask to provide letters of recommendation. Candidates should ask referees to upload letters by September 7, 2026. Candidates are welcome to share in the cover letter a discussion of their prospective contributions to expanding departmental areas of expertise, to promoting student engagement, and to building a diverse intellectual community.
Applications for both positions that are received by August 31, 2026, will receive full consideration. First-round interviews will take place early in the fall semester with campus visits soon thereafter, with hopes of completing the searches within the fall semester. For information about the department, visit its web pages.
