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

Job Overview

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. Full information about the department can be found on our website: http://classics.uc.edu.

Essential Functions

• 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, such as but not limited to: graduate seminar in Greek, undergraduate reading course in Latin, Great Books of Ancient Greece.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students on research projects, including Ph.D. dissertations.
• Write and grade graduate examinations.
• Serve on departmental business committees.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:

• 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.

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application at https://jobs.uc.edu/job/
Please upload:

• A cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A writing sample of 7,000 to 10,000 words using the Additional Documents feature in the hiring portal.

In addition, three confidential letters of reference should be sent by email to Classics@uc.edu with the subject line “Philology Search.”
The committee will review applications beginning November 3, 2025, and conduct initial interviews by Zoom.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities