University of Arizona
Assistant Professor of Practice, Classics (Career - Track)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85775
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! 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. Assistant Professor of Practice Career-Track (CT) Exempt Full Time 40 1.0 Academic Teaching Faculty Yes - Full Benefits DOE Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) 1 8/18/2025 Karen Seat kkseat@arizona.edu 7/3/2025 Yes Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Please upload 3 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system). Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover Letter One-page teaching philosophy statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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! 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. Assistant Professor of Practice Career-Track (CT) Exempt Full Time 40 1.0 Academic Teaching Faculty Yes - Full Benefits DOE Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) 1 8/18/2025 Karen Seat kkseat@arizona.edu 7/3/2025 Yes Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Please upload 3 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system). Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover Letter One-page teaching philosophy statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.