Employment

Opportunities

Ralston College invites applications for the position of Professor of Philosophy and Literature. The successful candidate will teach in our MA in the Humanities program, and will have the requisite training to explicate ancient, medieval, and modern philosophical and theological texts, and a demonstrated ability to lecture on major works of literature in the Western canon. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching, significant scholarly promise, exceptional interpersonal and rhetorical skills, and a strong commitment to fostering a rich and dynamic collegiate community.  

We seek candidates of any specialization who hold a Ph.D. in philosophy, theology, literature, or a related discipline. All applicants should have reading knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek; knowledge of a modern language will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will lead seminars, offer lectures (approximate teaching load of 6-8 hours/week), participate in the communal life of the College, maintain active scholarly commitments, contribute to the administrative operations of the College, and, above all, have the heart and mind to help build a new institution. Except in extraordinary circumstances, candidates must be citizens of the United States, Mexico, or Canada.   

Ralston College is a new institution of higher learning in Savannah, Georgia. A revival and reinvention of the traditional university, Ralston College is committed to the human flourishing that the humanities both represent and enable. Ralston offers its students transformative encounters with the works of intellect and imagination that have, for centuries, been central to humanistic learning; and it does so in the context of an inspiring collegiate community of scholars, teachers, and colleagues who value deep learning, free inquiry, and the appreciation of all forms of culture.  

The position is full time and open both to early career scholars and more established academics. Initial appointment is for one year (renewable). Salary will correspond to the candidate’s level of experience. More than one appointment may be made. Applicants should send a CV, letter of interest, and contact information for three letters of recommendation to Professor James Bryson (employment@ralston.ac). Writing samples (and reference letters) will be requested after initial interviews.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The prospective start date is June 15th, 2023.

Ralston College invites applications for the position of Professor of Greek. We seek to appoint a talented pedagogue capable of teaching ancient Greek at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our innovative academic programs combine intensive reading of texts in the Western canon with the immersive study of Greek and Latin in academic and cultural contexts where these languages are employed in instruction and conversation. As such, the successful candidate will have a fluent, spoken command of at least one form of Greek (Attic, Koine, or Modern) and be able to teach entirely in Greek; any candidates who are unable to speak and teach in ancient Greek must display a commitment to acquiring these skills rapidly. Candidates must also be willing to use the Greek system of pronunciation for all periods of Greek, and should have a broad knowledge of the Western canon. A reading knowledge of Latin is also required; any candidates without the ability to speak Latin must demonstrate the desire to acquire this skill as well. A Ph.D. (or equivalent ability and experience) is required.  Except in extraordinary circumstances, candidates must be citizens of the United States, Mexico, or Canada.   

The successful candidate will join a growing and vibrant academic community, teaching on Ralston’s campus in Savannah, Georgia, for most of the year; participation in a two-month Greek language residency program, which will entail living and teaching in Greece, will also be required. The candidate will also contribute to the administrative operations of the College, and, above all, have the heart and mind to help build a new institution.  

Ralston College is a new institution of higher learning in Savannah. A revival and reinvention of the traditional university, Ralston College is committed to the human flourishing that the liberal arts both represent and enable. Ralston offers its students transformative encounters with the works of intellect and imagination that have, for centuries, been central to humanistic learning; and it does so in the context of an inspiring collegiate community of scholars, teachers, and colleagues who value deep learning, free inquiry, and the appreciation of all forms of culture.  

The position is full time and open both to early career scholars and more established academics. Initial appointment is for one year (renewable). Salary will correspond to the candidate’s level of experience. Applicants should send a CV, letter of interest (in English, Latin, ancient Greek, or modern Greek), and an additional writing sample of at least one page (in Latin or ancient Greek) to Prof. Joseph Conlon (employment@ralston.ac). Letters of recommendation will be requested after the initial interview. A portion of this interview will be conducted in ancient Greek.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be expected to start no later than June 15th, 2023.

Ralston College invites applications for the position of Teaching Fellow of Greek. We seek to appoint scholars and teachers of Greek to assist in our Greek Residency Program in Greece (August and September) and in our Greek curriculum in Savannah, GA. The Teaching Fellows of Greek will be responsible for tutoring students individually and in groups, leading discussion circles, organising activities and meals to be conducted in Greek, assisting in the administration and execution of the pedagogical goals of the curriculum, teaching classes (on occasion and under supervision), and handling logistical tasks related to travel and teaching. The Fellows will serve as models and resources for our students in the process of the acquisition of Greek. The Fellows are expected to attend all classes and events, and also to follow an additional curriculum of Greek study under the supervision of the Director of the Greek Residency Program.

The position is full time, focused on teaching and academic work, but may include administrative and other responsibilities in support of the college, as assigned to the individual fellow (e.g., logistical support during Term I in Greece or similar responsibilities in subsequent terms in Savannah). Travel to and from Greece and accommodation while in Greece are covered by the College.

The successful candidates will have an MA and display competence in both Ancient and Modern Greek. The appointment will be contingent on the passing of an exam in both languages. In addition, the successful candidates will display a commitment to deepening their own knowledge of Greek and Greek literature and to growing as teachers and scholars of Greek.  

Dates of Employment: June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024

Applicants should submit a CV and letter of interest to Prof. Joseph Conlon (joseph.conlon@ralston.ac). Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled.