The Department of Classics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a one-year, non-renewable position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) in Modern Greek, with an expected start date of September 21, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and educational background. The selected candidate will teach seven courses over the three quarters of the 2026-27 academic year: six courses across the first and second year sequences of Modern Greek language and one non-language course in Modern Greek culture. 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.
Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Service duties related to the Modern Greek program may include advising undergraduate theses, creating and overseeing placement exams, co-curricular activities, and outreach. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development.
Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Instructional Professor: $75,676-$81,729; Associate Instructional Professor: $81,730-$88,459; Instructional Professor: $88,460-$98,000 (academic year 2026-2027); this base pay range 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.
Applicants must hold a Master's or PhD degree in a related field, PhD preferred, and demonstrate proficiency in Modern Greek language. 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/191880:
·Current CV
·Cover letter discussing professional experience, previous teaching experience, approach to language pedagogy, and interest in the position
·Teaching statement
·Sample syllabus from past teaching
·Teaching evaluations (no more than three), as available
·Contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin on August 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed.
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 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.
