Lecturer Position in Classics Location:
Knoxville, TN
Open Date:
Mar 28, 2024
Description: The Department of Classics at the University of Tennessee has been authorized to invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Appointment is for up to two years with possibility of renewal. Teaching load is 12 credit hours/semester or 24 credit hours/academic year. Salary is $51,500. The position comes with full benefits, and the University of Tennessee has a well-established promotion system for non-tenure-line faculty.
The committee will begin to review completed applications on May 1 and continue until the position has been filled.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Qualifications: Ph.D. is required at commencement of appointment on August 1, 2024. We seek candidates who are able to teach Latin and ancient Greek language and literature primarily at the introductory and intermediate levels, as well as general culture and civilization courses. An ability to teach large lecture courses (ca. 150-200 students) is desirable.
Application Instructions: Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae , evidence of teaching excellence (preferably student evaluations), and contact information for three references. All materials must be submitted electronically to Interfolio at
For any questions, please contact Prof. Jessica Westerhold, Chair of the Search Committee, at .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee ******** or or . Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or or .
