Visiting Lecturer, Religious Studies and Classics
Posting Number: req21545
Department: Religious Studies and Classics
Location: Main Campus
Address: Learning Services Building, 1512 E. First Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a one-year visiting lecturer in Classics (full time, with benefits). Candidates at the ABD level will be considered for the position at the rank of visiting instructor. The successful candidate will teach General Education courses for a diverse undergraduate student population.
The department seeks applicants prepared to teach a broad range of introductory-level undergraduate courses in Classics, including courses in classical mythology and Greek and Roman civilizations.
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: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching 4 courses per semester based on
department needs. - Holding office hours.
- Preparing teaching materials
independently and collaboratively. - Actively recruiting students to the major
and minors in Classics. - Attending meetings and/or events as
requested. - Contributing to departmental efforts to
develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and
fostering inclusive excellence. - Additional
duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- ABD in Classics or closely related field
- Professional-level
English
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Classics or closely related field by August 15, 2025.
- Experience teaching Classics at the university level.
Rank: Lecturer
Tenure Information
Visiting (NTE)
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: $45,000 - $50,000
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
Expected End Date: 5/17/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Courtney Friesen
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload 3 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system).
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A letter of application detailing the applicant's preparation to teach Classics (especially any of the courses detailed in this call)
Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references (do NOT click the "Submit" button until you have added all 3 references using the plus "+" sign button). Your references will then be requested to upload a letter of reference into the system. Once the 3 reference letters have been uploaded, the application will be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to complete applications. The department will begin reviewing applications on February 28, 2025. This position will be open until filled.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
