Department: Classics

Job Status: Tenure Track  

FLSA Status:   

Reports To: Department Chair

Grade/Level: Ph.D.  

Amount of Travel Required:  

Work Schedule: Full time 

Positions Supervised: 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Classics at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position to begin in August 2026. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Lionel Yaceczko, Assistant Professor, Classics Department (lyaceczko@benedictine.edu). Review of Applications will begin March 2nd. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

The beautiful campus of Benedictine College is situated in picturesque Atchison, KS on the bluffs above the Missouri River. Atchison is within an hour of major cities such as Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Lawrence and Topeka as well as 35 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. 

Benedictine College is an academic community sponsored by the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey and the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

Benedictine College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The successful applicant will be able to teach Latin and Greek at all levels, and will also be comfortable teaching one or more courses in Benedictine’s great books program. Our department offers multiple advanced Latin classes and an advanced Greek class every semester; the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about helping to grow our catalogue of Classics course offerings within the traditional bounds of the discipline as well as in late antique and medieval authors and texts. Our Latin program combines a rigorous analytical approach, with a strong component of the natural method and active spoken Latin.

Additional qualifications: demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, service, and engagement in the life of the college. Experience in spoken Latin and active language-use pedagogy.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Cover letter (In the cover letter the successful applicant will address his or her commitment to Catholic, Benedictine education, and how he or she will contribute to Benedictine College’s mission.)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation.

Education

Ph.D. in Classics or related discipline. Especially strong doctoral candidates will be considered.

Experience

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, service, and engagement in university life. Experience in spoken Latin and active language-use pedagogy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities 

Stand F 

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering O

Reach Outward F 

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs  N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE