Classical Studies, Instructor (One-year, Temporary), Non-Tenure Track Job at Inside Higher Ed, Chicago, IL

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Title:

Classical Studies, Instructor (One-year, Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

Position Title:

Classical Studies, Instructor (One-year, Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

CLASSICAL STUDIES (02106A)

Department Name:

CLASSICAL STUDIES

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Salary Range: $56,500-$63,500
Benefits Information:

The Department of Classical Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Temporary Full-Time Instructor beginning Fall 2025. Classical Studies has seven full-time faculty members and two part-time faculty members supporting undergraduate degrees in Classical Civilization, Greek, and Latin, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program. We serve approximately 25 student majors, 40 student minors, and seven post-baccalaureate students. For more information about the department, please visit its website at . We welcome candidates with strong teaching profiles in Classical Studies, including history and literature of the Classical period in translation, as well as elementary Latin.
This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding teachers and researchers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.This position involves teaching four courses a semester covering classical literature in translation, Roman civilization, and elementary Latin. Qualifications:

The candidate will have a PhD in Classics, Ancient History, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

The candidate will have a PhD in Classics, Ancient History, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Open Date:

06/18/2025

Salary Range:

$56,500-$63,500

Additional Salary Information:

The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement . This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit to (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae ; (3) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).

Please direct inquiries to:Leanna Boychenko, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Search Committee Chair lboychenko@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before July 7, 2025 will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at .
About Loyola University Chicago:

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy . Quick Link for Posting:

Job Number:

88TBD

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/11/2025

Position End Date:

05/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start,

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