Assistant Professor - Ancient Greek Literature

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor position in Ancient Greek Literature in the Department of Classics at the St. George campus in downtown Toronto.

The appointment will begin July 1, 2027, contingent on successful review, with a PhD in Classics or related field by appointment. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, be able to teach translation-based courses in ancient Greek and language courses, and have

Qualifications

• PhD in Classics or a related area by time of appointment.
• Evidence of excellence in research with refereed publications, grants, or forthcoming high-standard outputs.
• Capacity to teach both graduate and undergraduate students at all levels, including translation-based courses in ancient Greek.
• Expertise in at least one other ancient language.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research and establish an outstanding, externally funded program.
• Manage a teaching and service load as part of the appointment.

Skills

Ancient Greek language

Education

PhD in Classics or related area

Job description

Assistant Professor - Ancient Greek Literature

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Closing Date: 10/15/2026, 11:59PM ET

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Classics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Ancient Greek Literature. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This position is being advertised concurrently with the Associate Professor – Ancient Greek Literature position (Req 48737); however, only one appointment will be made. To be considered for this role and/or Associate Professor – Ancient Greek Literature (Req 48737) you must submit a separate application for each posting. 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. Candidates must outline a program of rigorous and innovative research at the highest international level backed by a track record commensurate with their career stage, and present clear evidence of a capacity to teach both graduate and undergraduate students at all levels. For undergraduate teaching, this will include translation-based courses in ancient Greek literature, and language courses in ancient Greek. Candidates should also have expertise in at least one other ancient language. It is important that applicants address in their cover letter how they would complement and add value to existing Departmental strengths, and that they demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills in their application materials, as well as 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 in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, 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 submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below).

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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. Candidates must outline a program of rigorous and innovative research at the highest international level backed by a track record commensurate with their career stage, and present clear evidence of a capacity to teach both graduate and undergraduate students at all levels. For undergraduate teaching, this will include translation-based courses in ancient Greek literature, and language courses in ancient Greek. Candidates should also have expertise in at least one other ancient language. It is important that applicants address in their cover letter how they would complement and add value to existing Departmental strengths, and that they demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills in their application materials, as well as 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 in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, 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 submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is $120,000-160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Located in vibrant downtown Toronto, the Department of Classics 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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters – which must be on institutional letterhead, dated and signed – by the closing date. Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto's Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. 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. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Prof. George Boys-Stones, [e-mail].