The Department of Classical and Mediterranean Studies at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a Mellon Assistant Professorship (non-tenure-track) to begin August 16, 2025, for a three-year term. The particular themes or fields of specialization within Classical and Mediterranean Studies are open, but research and teaching must demonstrate fundamental engagement with the interpretation of texts from the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, broadly defined. The ideal candidate will enrich the intellectual life of the department both by bringing a significant, active research agenda and by developing and teaching courses that will strengthen and extend the department’s curriculum. Candidates who approach the material with new methodological or theoretical perspectives are especially encouraged to apply.

The position has a teaching load of 2-2, including lecture courses and seminars to be developed in the candidate’s area of specialization. The Mellon Professor is expected to be able to teach Greek or Latin at all levels and to contribute to the full range of courses in Mediterranean studies offered by the department. There are also opportunities to participate in a new core curriculum in the College of Arts and Science, and the position will be expected to contribute to department- and/or college-level service. 

To be eligible, candidates must have completed the Ph.D. in a relevant field no longer than four years prior to the appointment date, in this case, August 16, 2025, and no later than August 1, 2025. In addition, candidates must possess teaching experience at the college or university level, preferably as an instructor of record. Publication of the candidate’s work or its presentation at a professional venue is also desirable.