"Assistant Professor in Classics"

Position Summary

The Department of Classics at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Classics with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. UGA Classics seeks a scholar of the Roman Empire specializing in ancient ethics.

The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (with a 2-2 teaching load), and contribute to departmental governance.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and continue until filled. Please upload/attach cover letter, resume/CV, and a writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages). Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references as part of their application. Letters of recommendation will be requested in the search process.

For questions, contact the search committee chair, Erika Hermanowicz, at: erikat@uga.edu OR

Maddie Powell
Administrative Associate at:
mvp44811@uga.edu

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2562P
Working Title: Assistant Professor in Classics
Department: Franklin-Classics

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The Department of Classics is a unit of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, which places high value on multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future.

College/Unit/Department website: http://www.classics.uga.edu

Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 11/13/2025
Job Closing Date: Open until filled
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Classics or a related discipline by time of appointment.

Additional Requirements: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Classics or a related discipline by time of appointment.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Experience with at least one study abroad course is also an asset.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: UGA Classics is a leader in innovative pedagogy from data analytics to the integration of the Humanities into the STEM curriculum, and we welcome applicants whose research or teaching can illuminate connections between ancient ethics and contemporary concerns, including AI and Applied Ethics. Qualifications include advanced teaching knowledge of Greek and Latin.