Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine, Department of Classics

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

4d

About The Position

The Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine will maintain an active research agenda, demonstrate a clear trajectory toward publication, build an international reputation, and pursue potential external funding. The role teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Ancient Medicine within its wider social and cultural context, relevant courses in Greek and Roman civilization, and Greek and/or Latin languages as needed. The successful candidate will supervise and mentor diverse students at a public, land-grant, research-intensive institution and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

The position also collaborates with interdisciplinary research and teaching programs across campus, including the Quest university-wide undergraduate program, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Beyond 120, the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, and the Center for Greek Studies. The candidate may engage with the Center for Greek Studies’ activities and collaborative programs, and with its competitive faculty research funding opportunities.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a full benefits package. UF’s benefits for eligible faculty appointments include health insurance, paid leave as applicable, and retirement options. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references. Application deadline is December 15, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. ET; review begins after the closing date and continues until a successful applicant is selected. Candidates are subject to pre-employment screening. The selected candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire; foreign degrees require evaluation by an approved NACES credentialing service.

Requirements

• PhD in Classical Studies, History, or a related field with a specialization in Ancient Medicine.
• Ability to contribute to the department’s teaching curriculum in Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context in the Greek and Roman worlds.
• Ability to maintain an active research agenda in Ancient Medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Research interests or experience connecting Ancient Medicine research and teaching to Medical Humanities and the History of Science.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda and demonstrate a clear trajectory for publication, building an international reputation and potential for attracting external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context, relevant offerings in Greek and Roman civilization, and Greek and/or Latin languages as needed.
• Supervise and mentor diverse students in a public, land-grant, research-intensive institution.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research and teaching programs across campus, including the Quest university-wide undergraduate program, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Beyond 120, the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, and the Center for Greek Studies.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Health insurance
• Paid leave, as applicable
• Retirement options
• Competitive funding opportunities through the Center for Greek Studies to support faculty research activities

What This Job Offers

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