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Associate/Full Professor
Department of Classics
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Classics Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with any research specialization in Classical Studies. Preference will be given to advanced Associate Professors and Full Professors. Exceptional candidates may be considered for the Robert D. Novak Chair of Western Civilization and Culture. The person hired will contribute to our highly successful general education curriculum by regularly teaching a large-enrollment class on Greek and Roman mythology as well as other courses in Classical Civilization and, depending on specialization, Greek, Latin, or material culture, at both undergraduate and graduate levels; the teaching load is 2-2. Preference will be given to applicants who have built an international reputation as a scholar, as well as a record of outstanding teaching, particularly in large format lecture classes.
The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As the heart of a leading land-grant research university, LAS brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges. We prepare students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service through innovative research, transformative teaching, and thoughtful mentoring. We strongly encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with the mission of our university. To learn more about the mission, vision, and values of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, visit: https://las.illinois.edu.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences prioritizes hiring faculty who contribute to the excellence of the university and foster an inclusive learning environment through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants to this position must present evidence of accomplishment in these areas. The appointee will be expected to maintain a distinguished publication record, teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, perform administrative duties associated with our B.A, M.A., and Ph.D. programs, and participate in our department's activities in the areas of student mentorship, curricular innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and research and teaching record in Classics or a closely related field. In general, we will give higher priority to the overall originality and impact of applicants' work rather than to the area of specialization.
Appointment Information
The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027, but is flexible based on the successful applicant's needs. The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $120,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $120,000 to $165,000 at the Full Professor level, on a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) their experience and qualifications, including years in rank; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The person hired will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu. Only applications submitted through this portal will be considered. To ensure full consideration, applicants should upload the following materials by 11:59 pm (CST) on October 1, 2026:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of research interests
• a statement of teaching philosophy, as well as evidence of accomplishment in teaching, particularly in a large lecture format, such as peer evaluations, student feedback, and/or teaching materials created
• contact information for three professional references

We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single PDF file in the "Resume/CV" section. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email in order to schedule interviews on Zoom and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the search committee. We anticipate that finalists' visits to campus will take place in November and early December.
The Classics Department is a thriving community of teacher-scholars, and our university has extensive library holdings in Classics and related fields, as well as two museums with excellent collections of ancient Mediterranean artifacts. Questions are welcome and should be addressed to Prof. Craig Williams, Chair of the Search Committee (cawllms@illinois.edu). Additional information about our department can be found at classics.illinois.edu.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1037105
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu