Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine, Department of Classics
About The Position
The Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine will maintain an active research agenda, demonstrate a clear trajectory for publication, build an international reputation, and have the potential to attract external funding. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context, relevant courses in Greek and Roman civilization, and Greek and/or Latin languages as needed. The role includes supervising and mentoring diverse students at a public, land-grant, research-intensive institution and contributing to departmental, college, and university service. The candidate will 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. The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in the Center for Greek Studies’ interdisciplinary and collaborative programs and competitive faculty research funding opportunities.
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.
- Build an international reputation and demonstrate potential for attracting external funding.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context.
- Teach relevant courses in Greek and Roman civilization and Greek and/or Latin languages, as needed.
- Supervise and mentor diverse students.
- Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research and teaching programs across campus.
Benefits
- Full benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave as applicable, and retirement options.
- Competitive funding opportunities to support faculty research activities through the Center for Greek Studies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
