The Department of Classics at Johns Hopkins University seeks to fill a new position at open rank of (tenure-track) assistant professor or (tenured) associate/ full professor in Ancient Greek. We are looking for a colleague with proven talent at/ commitment to teaching a wide variety of courses in Ancient Greek language and literature. Applications are encouraged from classicists working on any aspect of Ancient Greek language, literature, history, or culture, but it is expected that the successful applicant will complement the department’s existing strengths. Additional research interests in Environmental Humanities or STEM-Adjacent Humanities are desirable. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of application, as well as records of publication, teaching and service that are commensurate with the level of the proposed appointment. The department is conducting a broad and inclusive search committed to hiring a candidate who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

The department offers robust undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D.) programs, and students and faculty enjoy access to a substantial research library, as well as to an archaeological museum located in the department’s midst. The department collaborates closely with other departments, centers, and programs at the university and regularly hosts lectures and conferences by distinguished scholars from around the globe. Additional information about the department’s activities may be found on its website. 

The expected academic base salary range for an Assistant Professor is: $101,500 – 138,000. 

The expected academic base salary range for an Associate Professor is: $118,000 – 241,500. 

The expected academic base salary range for a Professor is: $146,500 – 307,500. 

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate – e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University. 

Applicants should submit the following materials online via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/157455:

(1) a letter of application, addressed to Prof. Karen ní Mheallaigh, Chair, Search Committee, detailing their interest in and qualifications for the position,

(2) a CV,

(3) PDFs of no more than three significant recent publications. Applicants without publications should instead provide a writing sample of no more than 30 pages.

(4) In addition, untenured applicants should provide the names of three potential recommenders, who may be contacted for letters later in the process.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2024, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The Search Committee expects to begin meeting selected candidates remotely in January 2025, and to hold campus interviews in February 2025.’

Informal inquiries about the position may be directed to Prof. Karen ní Mheallaigh, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected]