Assistant Professor

Overview

The Department of History, Cultures, and Ideas at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Classical Studies. We are looking for a generalist with a strength in Roman history. The successful applicant will teach in our general education program, as well as courses at all levels of Greek and Latin as well as upper-division and graduate courses in classical civilization and languages. The department seeks a highly motivated teacher and researcher to join a vibrant community of scholars at our Logan campus. Teaching is the primary focus of this position, and the faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year, including courses taught in different modalities (face-to-face, online, and broadcast). The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in research
• Teach in our general education program
• Contribute to the Classics Program’s lower-division, upper-division, and graduate curricula
• Produce high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship
• Contribute to service in the Program, Department, College, and University

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in Classics or related field by July 2026, with competence to teach the history of ancient Rome (ABD will be considered at time of application if degree is completed by July 2026)
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Evidence of scholarly productivity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to contribute to other units in the department, which includes programs in Folklore, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Public/Applied History.

Required Documents

Review of applications begins 1 October 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Along with the online application, please attach:

Curriculum Vitae (to be uploaded to the applicant profile).

A cover letter that speaks to your experience as a teacher and researcher in the field of Classics (to be copied and pasted into a fillable field within the application).

Teaching statement addressing your approach to teaching (to be copied and pasted into a fillable form within the application), noting how your teaching approach is particularly suited to supporting the success of a wide range of students

A sample syllabus for a Roman history survey course (to be uploaded to the candidate profile under Documents 1-10).

The names and email addresses of three references (your references will be asked to upload a letter of recommendation if your candidacy advances to the next level).

Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The Department of History, Cultures, and Ideas at Utah State includes dynamic undergraduate programs in Folklore, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as master's programs in Folklore, History, and Ancient Languages and Cultures. The faculty values advanced research in keeping with USU’s research mission, and it places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching. The Classics Program offers minors in Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization, and Latin Teaching, and a masters’ degree in Ancient Languages and Cultures. For more information on the department, please visit our website.

All faculty are part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that have shaped our world, and develop the skills to tackle its most pressing challenges. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025