"Assistant Professor, Roman Archaeology (TE)"

Position Highlights

The Department of Religious Studies and Classics in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Arizona invites applications for a full-time in-person tenure-eligible position in Roman Archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 17, 2026.

Responsibilities will include teaching two courses each semester (a total of four courses each academic year), participation in service through committee work and outreach, and an active research and publication agenda.

The areas of specialization within the field of Roman Archaeology should complement the range of subjects and approaches covered by current faculty members and should contribute to the Department's interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, including Anthropology, Art History, History, Religious Studies, and Philosophy. Familiarity with current excavation techniques and theoretical approaches is expected, along with active participation in or collaboration with a field project or equivalent.

Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2025, with preliminary interviews on Zoom planned for late November/early December 2025.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses in archaeology at all levels and courses in the General Education curriculum (e.g. Classical Mythology and Greek and Roman Civilization) in all modalities (in person, hybrid, online). They will also actively contribute to the vibrant M.A. program in Classics, advising students for graduate exams, serving on thesis committees, and preparing them to enter leading Ph.D. programs. The successful candidate will work with students to identify opportunities for participation in archaeological projects, whether in the field, in museums, or in laboratories. The successful candidate will be committed to actively recruiting undergraduate Classics majors as well as graduate students.

Preparation to teach large enrollment courses, to develop online courses, to engage with digital humanities, and/or to assist with instruction in classical languages is desirable.

• Maintain an active research and publishing agenda.
• Teach two courses per semester based on department needs.
• Actively recruit and assist in recruiting Classics majors and graduate students.
• Engage in Departmental, College, and University service and outreach.
• Engage in extramural professional service and outreach as appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program building, student engagement, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in Departmental, College, and University-wide activities as requested (such as Meet your Major Fair, Study Abroad Fair, Language Fair, Convocation, Welcome Back Receptions, Homecoming, Commencement, and/or Tucson Humanities Festival).
• Potentially contribute to the Department's study abroad programs.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Classics, or closely related field, in-hand at the time of appointment.
• Expertise in Roman Archaeology.
• Demonstrated trajectory toward excellence in research, including: publications in academic journals, scholarly books, sponsored research, and/or other suitable research and impact metrics in one or more of the specialization areas listed under the position summary.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, as indicated by course evaluations, peer observations, teaching awards, or other metrics in one or more of the specialization areas listed under the position summary.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in recruiting undergraduate Classics majors and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of high-quality research published in leading academic journals and presses.
• Experience using cutting-edge, student-focused methods and/or curricular design to effectively promote student learning and engage a student body with a wide variety of perspectives and experiences.
• Experience and expertise with online/hybrid teaching, multimedia technology, and an aptitude for creative and innovative teaching.
• Evidence of ability to secure external funding.
• Familiarity with relevant research languages, including Greek and Latin.

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenture-Eligible (TE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

For application procedures, contact Susan McGee at susanmcgee@arizona.edu. For all other matters, contact Dr. Courtney Friesen at friesen@arizona.edu.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload 5 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system): Cover letter detailing current and future research trajectory, teaching experience and teaching philosophy, and preparation for service and outreach activities including student recruitment and retention (combined into one attachment); Curriculum Vitae (CV); Teaching portfolio, including a sample syllabus (combined into one attachment); Statement of Recruitment of Undergraduate Majors Philosophy; Writing sample (approximately 25 pages). Applicants will be prompted to enter contact information for three references, who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's research potential, progress to completing the PhD by August 2026 (if the degree is not yet in hand), and strengths and promise as an educator and member of an academic community. Applications will be considered complete once all 3 letters of recommendation are uploaded to the system.