Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship in Hellenic and Greek Studies

Overview

Western Connecticut State University •
Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences
Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship in Hellenic and Greek Studies
• Fall 2026

Western Connecticut State University’s Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship in Hellenic and Modern Greek Studies for the Fall 2026 semester.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences is home to 11 departments offering 19 undergraduate majors and 6 graduate degrees that offer a variety of ways for students to further their education. The Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellowship is open to any discipline that involves Hellenic and Modern Greek Studies, which include, but are not limited to, Philosophy, Classics, Greek Language, Religious Studies, and Archaeology.

The Macricostas Fellow will be expected to be available for interactions with students, faculty, and the general public that contribute to the intellectual life of the university and the local community. Examples of co-curricular experiences may include but are not limited to public presentations on the Macricostas Fellow’s ongoing research, consulting with relevant local/regional agencies and organizations, hosting relevant speakers, and organizing trips to regional events or exhibits of relevant interest to the campus community and general public.

The Macricostas Fellow will perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Office space in a relevant academic department, travel funds, and shared access to clerical support will be provided. Grant opportunities are available to support research and conference attendance. Information on the University may be found at
www.wcsu.edu.

This is a one-semester, part-time faculty appointment with the potential for renewal for up to 2 years. The position is comprised of a 3-credit teaching load in the incumbent’s area of specialization. This class can be taught in-person, online (asynch. or synch.) or hybrid. In addition, the Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellow will be awarded 3 credits of reassigned time to develop and implement co-curricular experiences, in consultation with the Macricostas Executive Stewardship Committee, that meet the following objectives:

• Educate students, the university community, and the general public about the contributions that Ancient Greece has made to contemporary civilization;
• Invite scholarly study of the Classics and Modern Greece;
• Demonstrably promote the discipline of Greek and Hellenic Studies at the

• PhD, ABD, or Master’s Degree in an academic discipline related to Hellenic and Modern Greek Studies required
• Prior successful teaching experience in a higher education environment
• A record of distinguished scholarship
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Individuals with equivalent experience and background qualifications will be considered

$13,290 per semester ($2,215 per credit hour) for fellows with a PhD and $12,156 ($2,026 per credit hour) for fellows with an MA or MPhil for a part-time position of six (6) credit hours per semester. Additional information on part time employment at WCSU may be found at
www.wcsu.edu/hr/part-time-employees/

Interested applicants must submit a letter of application outlining their interest in and qualifications for the position, areas of teaching expertise and experience, research interest, and proposed course; current curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching and scholarship to Dr. Bernadette Ludwig at: ludwigb. All materials should be submitted as a single PDF file with the subject line:
Macricostas Endowed Teaching Fellow. Applications must be received by Friday, May 15, 2026.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer