Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Associate/Full Professor- Classics - College of LASUrbana, IL, United States|1037105Apply NowPosted on: 8/6/2026 Back to SearchAssociate/Full ProfessorDepartment of ClassicsCollege of Liberal Arts & SciencesUniversity 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
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