Assistant Professor of Practice, Classics (Career - Track)

The University of Arizona seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice in Classics for our Tucson area campus.

Responsibilities include: Based at University of Arizona campus in Tucson, Arizona, the Assistant Professor of Practice in Classics will teach University of Arizona Classics courses for the Dorrance Study Abroad program using the knowledge of Classical Literature, History, and Reception Studies; Roman & Greek Topography and Archaeology; and Indo-European Historical Linguistics. The position requires a PhD in Classics or foreign equivalent.

This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Teach 2-3
  University of Arizona Classics courses each semester in Orvieto, Italy
  according to the academic expectations of Classics at the University of
  Arizona.
• Meet deadlines
  and follow policies from the University of Arizona Study Abroad Office,
  which is a Program collaborator (e.g., syllabi, grading, etc.).
• Collaborate
  with other Program faculty regarding course themes, academic deadlines and
  expectations, and travel excursions to create a unified but
  interdisciplinary study experience for the students.
• Contribute
  academic content to a travel field guide that complements the courses
  offered.
• Hold
  office hours, mentoring, advising, and tutoring students.
  Chaperoning program travel excursions. In addition to travel throughout
  Italy, this would include travel with students and other faculty and
  Program staff to various European countries.
• Conduct
  lectures in-situ. Will also perform duties associated with this
  program while on campus in Tucson, Arizona. This program begins and
  ends each semester at the University of Arizona, where the Assistant
  Professor of Practice in Classics will begin and end the UA Classics
  courses they are teaching.
• Engage
  with program and curriculum development and planning. In addition, when
  not abroad, teach for the program at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

• PhD in Classics or foreign equivalent in hand by August 18, 2025.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• One-page teaching philosophy statement