Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine, Department of Classics

ics JOB NO: 541741 WORK TYPE: Tenure-Track Faculty LOCATION: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) CATEGORIES: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities DEPARTMENT: 16140000 - LS-CLASSICS CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Assistant Professor JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will be expected to: 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, but not limited to, 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 engage with the diverse activities of the Center for Greek Studies and its interdisciplinary and collaborative programs. The Center for Greek Studies also provides competitive funding opportunities to support faculty research activities. EXPECTED SALARY: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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 the area of Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context in the Greek and Roman worlds and maintain an active research agenda in the field.

PREFERRED: Desirable research interests/experiences: It is desirable that the candidate can connect their research and teaching of Ancient Medicine to Medical Humanities and the History of Science. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on at the top of this posting. Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement Teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness Names and contact information of three references (letters will be requested later) Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) December 15th, 2026.

Review of applications will begin after the closing date and will continue until a successful applicant is selected. Questions may be directed to Search Committee Chair: Dr Ifigeneia Giannadaki [email protected] All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.

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