John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics: Assistant Professor of Classics in the field of Greek Poetry

John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics: Assistant Professor of Classics in the field of Greek Poetry

The John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the field of Archaic and/or Classical Greek Poetry at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in the fall semester of 2025. We seek a colleague whose research can enhance our department’s strengths in ancient Greek culture and literature, who is interested in interdisciplinary collaboration, and who can make significant contributions to our undergraduate and graduate programs. Duties will include teaching assigned courses (two per semester), conducting research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in departmental governance, and university service. Candidates must be prepared to teach graduate seminars and courses at all undergraduate levels in Greek language and literature, courses in Latin at all undergraduate levels, and courses in translation.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Classics or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment (July 1, 2025).

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be sent to Tim Moore, Chair of the John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics (tmoore26@wustl.edu).