What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at Benedictine College?
The Department of Classics at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be able to teach Latin and Greek at all levels, and will also be comfortable teaching one or more courses in Benedictine’s great books program. Our department offers multiple advanced Latin classes and an advanced Greek class every semester; the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about helping to grow our catalogue of Classics course offerings within the traditional bounds of the discipline as well as in late antique and medieval authors and texts. Our Latin program combines a rigorous analytical approach, with a strong component of the natural method and active spoken Latin.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Classics or related discipline. Especially strong doctoral candidates will be considered. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, service, and engagement in university life. Experience in spoken Latin and active language-use pedagogy.
