The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mediterranean archaeology, with expertise in Greek and/or Roman archaeology, Egyptology, or related fields, to begin August 16, 2026.
We seek a dynamic scholar whose teaching addresses the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean world, with a primary focus on Greek and/or Roman archaeology. Preference will be given to candidates whose work demonstrates strong engagement with digital archaeological methods, including (but not limited to): 3D modeling, spatial analysis, GIS, remote sensing, digital epigraphy, or data-driven approaches to archaeological interpretation. The ideal candidate will also have an active involvement in ongoing excavations and ability to provide students with fieldwork opportunities abroad, supporting UF’s and the College’s focus on experiential learning.
A secondary interest or emerging practice in AI-enhanced research (e.g., machine learning for artifact analysis, predictive modeling, AI-supported pattern recognition, or natural language processing for archaeological corpora) will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
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Maintain an active research agenda and demonstrate a clear trajectory for publication and external funding
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Teach 2 courses in the Fall semester and 2 courses in the Spring.
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Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Greek and Roman civilization, classical archaeology, and material culture
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Contribute to departmental, college, and university service
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary programs across campus, such as Digital Humanities, Anthropology, History, and the Center for Greek Studies
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Supervise a broad-ranging student body in a land grand institution
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537574/assistant-professor-in-me…
A complete application includes:
- Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
- A complete curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- Proposed research projects
The names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
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/.
At the time of posting, the ability of the University of Florida to sponsor certain classes of U.S. visa is uncertain in light of recently announced changes in federal policies.
The university shall provide equal employment opportunities and practices for all qualified persons which conform to laws against discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, marital status, veteran status as protected under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, sex, national origin, disability, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, or age; and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing program of affirmative action which shall be aimed at enlarging and expanding the employment opportunities of qualified women and minority groups through the university.