Professor

of

Greek

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position description is a general summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Ralston College reserves the right to add, delete, or modify the duties and responsibilities contained in this description.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Professor of Greek teaches Ancient Greek within Ralston College’s immersive liberal arts curriculum. Rooted in the conviction that language study opens a direct path into the intellectual and imaginative inheritance of the Western tradition, instruction unites rigorous engagement with primary texts and a living, spoken practice of Ancient Greek used for teaching, dialogue, and shared inquiry.

Beyond the classroom, the Professor participates fully in the scholarly and communal life of the College, contributing to the cultivation of a vibrant intellectual community ordered toward truth, beauty, and human flourishing. In teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and institutional service, the Professor helps advance Ralston’s mission to revive and reinvent the traditional university through serious study of the humanities and the formation of free and thoughtful persons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching & Academic Instruction:

Teach Ancient Greek language and literature to MA students using immersive, spoken-language pedagogy.
Conduct instruction fully in Ancient Greek and employ the Greek system of pronunciation across historical periods.
Design and deliver rigorous coursework grounded in sustained reading of primary texts from the classical and broader Greek traditions.
Foster habits of attentive reading, disciplined thought, and humane conversation among students.
Assess student learning and provide sustained academic mentorship and advising.
Participate in a two-month Greek language residency program in Greece, including residential teaching and scholarly community life.

Scholarship & Intellectual Contribution:

Maintain active research, writing, translation, or other scholarly engagement in Greek language, literature, philosophy, theology, or related disciplines.
Contribute to the intellectual culture of the College through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and public programming.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of the Western canon, with particular strength desirable in post-classical, Christian, or Byzantine Greek traditions.
Participate in ongoing conversations concerning the meaning, transmission, and renewal of the humanities in contemporary life.

Institutional Service & Community Participation:

Support curricular development and the growth of the academic program.
Participate in faculty activity, admissions engagement, and institutional initiatives as assigned.
Contribute to the formation of a collegiate community marked by friendship, hospitality, and shared devotion to learning.
Represent the mission and values of Ralston College in scholarly, civic, and public settings.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Classics, Greek, or a closely related field required; equivalent training and experience considered for appointment at lecturer or instructor rank.
Demonstrated fluency in spoken Ancient Greek and ability to teach entirely in Greek, or clear commitment to acquiring this capability rapidly.
Willingness to employ the Greek pronunciation system for all periods of Greek.
Strong knowledge of the Western canon.

Desirable qualifications include:

Active command of Latin.
Knowledge of Modern Greek and/or Italian.
Research expertise in post-classical, Christian, or Byzantine Greek.
Evidence of effective undergraduate or graduate teaching.
Capacity to contribute meaningfully to the academic and institutional development of a growing liberal arts college.

TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will be an inspiring teacher, careful reader, and devoted scholar whose work is animated by love of learning and concern for the intellectual and moral formation of students. They will demonstrate pedagogical clarity, linguistic mastery, and generosity of spirit, joining colleagues in the shared work of building a humane and serious academic community.The Professor will approach teaching not merely as instruction in language, but as initiation into a living tradition of thought and expression, cultivating in students the habits of attention, memory, and wonder that sustain genuine education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions.
Occasionally includes reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies and materials.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit the following materials:

Curriculum vitae
Letter of interest (in English, Latin, or Ancient Greek)
A piece of original writing composed in Ancient Greek of at least one page

Materials should be sent to Professor Joseph Conlon at employment@ralston.ac at the earliest convenience. Letters of recommendation and additional supporting materials will be requested following the initial interview. A portion of the interview process will be conducted in Ancient Greek.

Review of applications will begin on February 16th and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be expected to begin employment no later than June 15th, 2026.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Ralston College to provide equal employment opportunities to all without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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Job Title: Professor of Greek
Location: Savannah, GA (with required summer residency in Greece)
Position Status: Full Time, Exempt; Initial appointment is for one year (renewable)
Reports to: Provost
Department: Faculty
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and academic rank