Assistant Professor of Classics

Benedictine College • Atchison, KS

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About The Position

The Department of Classics at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position to begin in August 2026. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Lionel Yaceczko, Assistant Professor, Classics Department ( [email protected] ). Review of Applications will begin March 2nd. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. The beautiful campus of Benedictine College is situated in picturesque Atchison, KS on the bluffs above the Missouri River. Atchison is within an hour of major cities such as Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Lawrence and Topeka as well as 35 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. Benedictine College is an academic community sponsored by the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey and the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• The successful applicant will be able to teach Latin and Greek at all levels, and will also be comfortable teaching one or more courses in Benedictine’s great books program.
• Our department offers multiple advanced Latin classes and an advanced Greek class every semester; the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about helping to grow our catalogue of Classics course offerings within the traditional bounds of the discipline as well as in late antique and medieval authors and texts.
• Our Latin program combines a rigorous analytical approach, with a strong component of the natural method and active spoken Latin.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, service, and engagement in the life of the college.
• Experience in spoken Latin and active language-use pedagogy.
• Cover letter (In the cover letter the successful applicant will address his or her commitment to Catholic, Benedictine education, and how he or she will contribute to Benedictine College’s mission.)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Ph.D. in Classics or related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Especially strong doctoral candidates will be considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees