Assistant Professor (Classics and Religious Studies)

Assistant Professor (Classics and Religious Studies)

Join us for the Assistant Professor (Classics and Religious Studies) role at Inside Higher Ed .

Position Details:

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• Position Type: Faculty Full Time
• Campus: UMass Boston
• Department: Classics and Religious Studies
• Pay Grade: 03
• Date opened: 31 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

The Department of Classics and Religious Studies at Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting September 1, 2026. Candidates should have a PhD in Classics, with interests in spoken ancient Greek or Latin, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), and ancient language pedagogy. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, outreach to schools, overseeing teaching practica, and interdisciplinary collaboration in Second Language Acquisition, digital humanities, and related fields. The appointment requires completion of the PhD by August 31, 2026.

Application Instructions:

Apply online at . Submit a letter of application, CV, sample work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three recommendations. Review begins November 15, 2026. Direct inquiries to Peter Barrios-Lech at .

UMass Boston values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.