Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Position Summary

The Department of Classics and Humanities at San Diego State University invites applications for a one-year appointment (possibly renewable for a second-year contingent upon performance and funding availability) for The Schuch Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Classics. The Schuch Fellowship is designed to allow newly completed PhDs adequate time for research, while teaching a lower course load in classics and mentoring students in the major. The selected fellow will engage in comprehensive research, teaching, and mentoring experience. Applicants should be prepared to teach courses in Greek and/or Latin language and literature at all undergraduate levels and to offer lecture courses in classical literature, world mythology, and culture in translation. The Fellow will teach three courses each academic year, achieve significant progress on a research project, give a public presentation at the end of the year, and participate in the intellectual life of the department and campus.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position.
• This is a 12-month appointment beginning July 1, 2026 (possibly renewable for a second-year contingent upon performance and funding availability).
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Classics and Humanities offers interdisciplinary courses in language, literature, visual media, and culture.
Through the study of texts and contexts past and present, local and global, students engage with the diversity of historical narratives, lived experiences, and perspectives that comprise 'the human experience' in and across various times and places.
For more information regarding the Department of Classics and Humanities, click here.

Education and Experience

• The successful appointee must have received their Ph.D. between July 1, 2022, and June 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:
The appointment offers a salary of $65,000 per year.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

Application Instructions

Apply by Monday, April 13, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Complete dossiers will include:

1. An application letter of introduction/interest that details the candidates teaching interests and experiences, a brief summary of fields of research interest and expertise, and a clear prospectus (of no more than 1,000 words) detailing planned research for the year of employment
2. Current CV
3. The email addresses of three referees willing to provide confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants should advise their recommenders that dossiers will be weighted towards evidence of teaching versatility and excellence.

Only materials submitted via PageUp applicant tracking system can be considered in our initial applicant screening, including recommendation letters. Please do not submit hardcopy material to the Department or to the search committee. Only three letters of recommendation can be uploaded into the PageUp system, and only by direct submission of recommenders. Recommenders will be contacted via email and prompted to submit their letter.