Hamilton College
Location
Clinton, NY | United States
Job description
Clinton, NY
Feb 26, 2024
The Classics Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year Visiting
Assistant Professor, beginning on July 1, 2024. The teaching load is 3-2 (five courses per year).
The area of specialization is open, but we seek a dynamic instructor prepared to teach the
following courses in the fall: Classical Mythology, Introductory Latin, and Advanced Latin
(topics/authors are flexible). In the spring term, the successful candidate will teach a Greek or
Latin language course and a course in translation of the candidate’s own design according to
their own interests and scholarly expertise. We seek applicants who can demonstrate their
experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. ABD candidates will be
considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The salary range is $74,400 to
$76,900.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV. Cover letters should address the ways in which
candidates would further the College's goal of building a diverse and inclusive educational
environment. Candidates selected for interviews should be prepared to submit three letters of
recommendation at that stage. Applicants should submit materials to Interfolio at the following
link: http://apply.interfolio.com/141929. Questions may be addressed to Jesse Weiner, Search
Committee Chair, at [email protected] Our review of applications will begin on March 22,
2024.
Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College
has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on
the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take
advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-
curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty
ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual
and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human
beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and
meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire
undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information
(www.hamilton.edu).
Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to
building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can
live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher
education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and
nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-
development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners
(Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.
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