Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in a related field, PhD preferred, and demonstrate proficiency in Latin. Applicants should have prior experience teaching at the college or university level.

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/186861 by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on June 15, 2026:

·      Current CV

·      Cover letter discussing professional experience, previous teaching experience, approach to language pedagogy, and interest in the position

·      Teaching statement

·      One sample syllabus from past teaching 

·      Teaching evaluations (no more than three), as available

·      Contact information for three references

Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to Anna Hornsby (they/them) at annahornsby@uchicago.edu.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

The Department of Classics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as part-time Lecturer in Latin, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will teach courses across all levels of Latin; the teaching load will be four to five courses over the three quarters of the 2026-27 academic year.

Please note that candidates should be available to teach in-person from the start of the autumn quarter through the end of the spring quarter. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for additional appointment contingent upon continued curricular need and following successful review.
Salary Range or Pay Grade:

Lecturer 2: The salary for this position is $40,357 for teaching four courses per year and $49,325 for teaching five courses per year during the 2026-2027 academic year. This base pay is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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