"Assistant Professor in Latin Literature"

The Department of Classics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Latin Literature with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek a specialist in Latin literature and Roman culture. Regardless of genre, period, or area of expertise, the successful applicant should be able to teach Latin prose at the graduate level and to enhance the department’s interdisciplinary profile. The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in the Department of Classics and other areas of the Division of the Arts & Humanities and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, and departmental and university service.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: Assistant Professor: $88,000-$110,000; This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over 12 months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses. This position is benefits-eligible. University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications The successful candidate will have an active research agenda resulting in publication in leading venues in their field or the potential to develop such a publication record, as well as the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the time of application, applicants must hold or be on track to complete a PhD, or foreign equivalent, in Classics or a related field. All requirements for receipt of the degree must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/174721 by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on November 3, 2025: CV, Cover letter, Research statement, Writing sample (up to 25 pages), The names and contact information of three recommenders who may be asked to provide letters on behalf of the applicant. Applicants will be asked to provide a teaching statement, two sample syllabi, and other additional materials following the initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to Anna Hornsby at classics-department@uchicago.edu. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.