Faculty Positions Available

Hampden-Sydney College, a private liberal arts college for men, invites applications for a 3-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Classics to begin August 2025. A Ph.D. in Classics or a closely-related field is required by the time of appointment. Our preferred applicant will be broadly trained and have a record of success in the classroom. Teaching duties will include all levels of Latin and Greek, a wide variety of classical culture courses (including, ideally, courses on material culture and/or archaeology), and participation in the College’s interdisciplinary Core Cultures Program. We seek an enthusiastic colleague dedicated to engaging and energizing both our majors/minors and students drawn to Classics purely out of interest. The annual teaching load is seven courses; class sizes are kept small.

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, current c.v., and three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/164523.  Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Janice Siegel at jsiegel@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 20 and continue until the position is filled.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

the Mediterranean World

The Department of History at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in the history of the Mediterranean World. Successful candidates’ teaching will situate Mediterranean history in a transregional context; preference will be given to candidates focusing on late antiquity or the medieval era. 

Teaching responsibilities include classes in the candidate's specialty and contributions to the college-wide Core Cultures Program. The annual teaching load is seven courses. 

Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1000 students. Founded in 1775, it is the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The campus is located about an hour west of Richmond.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/164566. Address the letter to James Frusetta-Ulfhrafn, search chair, Department of History, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden Sydney, VA 23943. Inquiries may be sent to jfrusetta@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, applications must be received by March 24, 2025. A virtual interview process will follow shortly after.   

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.