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Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7118904
Visiting Assistant Professor in Classics
Washington and Lee University: Classics
Location: Washington and Lee University
Open Date: Apr 28, 2026
Deadline:
Description
The Department of Classics at Washington & Lee University invites applications for a one-year visiting position at the rank of assistant professor.
The successful candidate must be able to teach Latin at all levels, as well as Classics courses that reach a broad audience of non-majors. A teaching load of 2-3-1 will include four Latin language courses at the elementary and intermediate levels (2 sections of first-semester elementary Latin using Wheelock's Latin; 2 sections of fourth-semester Latin reading Ovidian poetry) and two different Classics/Ancient Mediterranean culture courses. Our calendar consists of two 12-week terms and a 4-week May term where pedagogical innovation is encouraged and supported. Preference will be given to those candidates whose teaching and research complement current strengths of the department.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. Our department is committed to preparing our students for engaged citizenship by creating a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.
Qualifications
- PhD by time of appointment.
- Undergraduate Latin teaching experience at multiple levels.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted online through the Interfolio portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/185553.
Candidates should submit:
- Cover letter, which should detail Latin teaching experience and outline ideas for two courses that would carry the catalog designation 'Classical Civilization,' one of which would be offered during our intensive 4-week May term.
- CV
- Contact information for three references. Finalists will be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation.
Inquiries may be directed to Professor Caleb Dance at dancec@wlu.edu
Review of applications will begin May 28, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. First-round interviews will be conducted on Zoom.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/185553
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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About Washington and Lee University
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations, all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-old...est institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests.
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