Assistant Professor - Ancient Greek Literature

Date Posted : 09 / 03 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 17 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 38320

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Dept of Classics

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Department of Classics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for two full-time tenure stream positions in the general area of Ancient Greek Literature.

The field is otherwise completely open, except that we hope to make one appointment in archaic literature. Up to two appointments may be made at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Classics or a related area by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

Applicants should address in their cover letter how they would complement and add value to . The successful candidate will have a program of rigorous and innovative research at the highest international level backed by a track record commensurate with their career stage, and will have presented clear evidence of an excellent teaching record.

They will have the demonstrated capacity successfully to teach, at all undergraduate levels, translation-based courses in ancient Greek literature, and language courses in ancient Greek.

They should also have expertise in at least one other ancient language. They will demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills in their application materials, and a commitment to improving equity, diversity and inclusion within the subject.

Evidence of excellence in research may be demonstrated by a record of refereed publications, conference presentations, grants and awards commensurate with career stage, by a research statement showing ambition and innovation, and by strong recommendations by referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and a teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s . We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Located in vibrant downtown Toronto, the is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. Committed to a capacious and pluralistic understanding of Classics, the Department encompasses all aspects of and approaches to Greco-Roman antiquity and is recognized for its excellence across the full chronological and methodological scope of the field.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below.