Position Details: Randolph-Macon College invites applications for an approved 1-year (renewable for an additional year) appointment as an Visiting Assistant Professor in the Archaeological Studies Program/Classics Department to begin September 2, 2024.

Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College, founded in 1830, is a selective, primarily residential liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1500 students located in the northern suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. It is 90 miles south of Washington, DC and 15 miles north of Richmond. The College seeks employees committed to advancing inclusion and equity and to cultivating a community that welcomes all people, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. Of special interest are candidates who can further the College's efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The archaeology major provides students with a coherent, interdisciplinary introduction to the practice, theory, methods, regulations, and ethics of archaeology, and successful applicants will demonstrate an appreciation for and understanding of the undergraduate liberal arts college environment.

Major/Essential Functions: Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and department. The annual teaching load is seven courses (3-1-3). Areas of specialization are open, but a candidate focused in Roman archaeology is preferred. The candidate must be prepared to teach at all undergraduate levels, and to respond to the needs of the program, department, and general education programs. Specific courses listed below.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Classical Art and Archaeology (or a related field); we will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status and who will complete their degree by August 1, 2024;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching;
• Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement;
• Ability to teach Archaeological Field Methods and Theory; Archaeology, Museum, and Art Laws, and Ethics (Cultural Resource Management); Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, other material culture or ancient art history courses;
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that enable students across racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups to reach their maximum potential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach Greek or Latin at the undergraduate level.

Application Procedures: Please complete an online application at to include uploading the following as a single pdf addressed to Sabrina Granderson, Administrative Services Coordinator.

The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• A brief (one page) statement describing past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable); and
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

Review of applications will begin April 1. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists may be asked to submit additional information.

Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.