Job Description
Description The Classics and Religious Studies Departments at Hamilton College invite applications for a one-year visiting position in religions of Late Antiquity at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. We seek candidates to teach Greek and/or Latin at all levels, New Testament (in translation), and related courses. The successful candidate will be housed in the department most suitable to their training and expertise. They will teach five courses per year: two courses in each department, and one course cross-listed between the two departments. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College's educational goals.
Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a PhD are preferred. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $77,900 to $80,400. Please submit the following materials via interfolio at
- Cover letter. Among other topics, this document must address your preparation to teach Greek and/or Latin at all levels, your training in Religious Studies, and how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Sample syllabus for "The New Testament" (RELST/CLASC 157W), a writing-intensive course.
- Description (no more than one paragraph) of one course you envision teaching at Hamilton that is suitable for cross-listing in both departments
- Names and contact information for three references. (Although we will not contact references until a later stage of the search process, please ensure that your references are prepared to submit a letter on your behalf.)
Questions regarding the search may be directed to Prof. Anne Feltovich, Search Committee Chair, at afeltovi@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on February 23, 2026.
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