Postdoctoral Research Fellow

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

1d • $65,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Classics and Humanities at San Diego State University invites
applications for a one-year appointment (possibly renewable for a second-year
contingent upon performance and funding availability) for The Schuch
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Classics. The Schuch Fellowship is designed to allow
newly completed PhDs adequate time for research, while teaching a lower course
load in classics and mentoring students in the major. The selected fellow will
engage in comprehensive research, teaching, and mentoring experience.
Applicants should be prepared to teach courses in Greek and/or Latin language
and literature at all undergraduate levels and to offer lecture courses in
classical literature, world mythology, and culture in translation. The Fellow
will teach three courses each academic year, achieve significant progress on a
research project, give a public presentation at the end of the year, and
participate in the intellectual life of the department and campus.

Requirements

• The successful appointee must have received their Ph.D. between July 1, 2022 , and June 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Greek and/or Latin language and literature at all undergraduate levels
• Offer lecture courses in classical literature, world mythology, and culture in translation
• Teach three courses each academic year
• Achieve significant progress on a research project
• Give a public presentation at the end of the year
• Participate in the intellectual life of the department and campus.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree