Application materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and 3 letters of recommendation. Letters of reference should be from persons who can speak to the candidate's teaching performance and knowledge of pedagogical methods. Additional evidence of successful teaching is also welcome.

Applicants should submit the application dossier via email attachments to Tarah Hearns, Executive Secretary, Department of Classical Studies, University of Michigan, 2160 Angell Hall, 435 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003, lsa-clas-search@umich.edu.  

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Department of Classical Studies has been authorized to make an appointment in Latin language and pedagogy for the full-time position of a Lecturer III in Latin with a preferred start date of January 1, 2027. A start date of August 1, 2027 is also possible. We invite applicants qualified to teach courses in Latin at all levels. The ideal candidate will also excel at recruiting current and prospective U-M students to the Department and will be able to take a leading role in the Department's outreach efforts to Latin teachers and students in the state of Michigan.  

This is a non-tenure-track appointment for an initial three-year period followed by a major review, which may lead to appointment as Lecturer IV, a position defined to have presumption of renewal and expectation of recurring work provided that there is instructional need and budgetary support within the academic unit and that the Employee's performance meets the standards. The teaching load is 3 courses a term, per the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Lecturers' Employee Organization (LEO). 

Responsibilities include: regular teaching in the four-semester sequence in elementary Latin that satisfies the undergraduate language requirement in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; occasional teaching in other areas of the departmental curriculum, including ancient Greek, as necessitated by departmental needs; and contributing in a variety of ways to building the Latin and ancient Greek programs. The person holding this position is also expected to remain current on new instructional materials and methodologies in language teaching.

A Ph.D. in Classics or other related field. Experience in secondary education is welcome. This is a university-year (nine-month) appointment with a preferred start date of January 1, 2027.  

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Questions should be directed to Netta Berlin, chair of the search committee, at berlin@umich.edu. 

All materials must be submitted by August 14, 2026 to receive full consideration. The successful candidate will be notified in mid-November 2026. 

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.