Assistant Professor, Classics, College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor, Classics, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure track position in ancient Greek and Latin language and literature at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin August 15, 2026. The field of research specialization in Greek or Latin should complement those of our current faculty. The Department of Classics offers a B.A. program in Classics, with concentrations in Classical Languages and Classical Cultures, and M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Greek and Latin Language and Literature, Ancient History, Bronze Age Archaeology, and Classical Archaeology. The faculty thrive in an interdisciplinary environment that educates students in philology, ancient history, and archaeology. The department is housed together with the Burnam Classics Library, one of the largest and best collections of resources in Classics in the world, including a collection of Byzantine and Modern Greek resources.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Classics or a related field.
• Demonstrated scholarly research activity in ancient Greek or Latin literature through a writing sample of 7,000 to 10,000 words.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in a field of ancient Greek or Latin literature.
• Teach ancient Greek and Latin languages at both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as undergraduate courses based on translations of Greek and Latin literature.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students on research projects, including Ph.D. dissertations.
• Write and grade graduate examinations.
• Serve on departmental business committees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree