Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine, Department of Classics

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Florida invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine in the Department of Classics. The successful candidate will establish a productive research agenda, teach undergrad and grad courses on Ancient Medicine in its social and cultural context, and mentor diverse students at a leading land‑grant university.

The role emphasizes collaboration across interdisciplinary programs, contributes to service, and offers a competitive salary with benefits.

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 Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context in the Greek and Roman worlds.
• Preferred: connect research and teaching of Ancient Medicine to Medical Humanities and History of Science.

Responsabilités

• Maintain an active research agenda and publish internationally, with potential external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ancient Medicine in its wider social and cultural context, 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 programs across campus, including Quest, Beyond 120, and the Center for Greek Studies.

Connaissances

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

PhD in Classical Studies or related field (Ancient Medicine)

Description du poste

Assistant Professor in Ancient Medicine, Department of Classics

Job No: 541741

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities

Department: 16140000 - LS-CLASSICS

Job Description

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.

Questions may be directed to Search Committee Chair: Dr Ifigeneia Giannadaki – [e-mail]

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. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required: No

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.