| Location | Austin, TX |
The Department of Classics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall of academic year 2026-27.
We seek a Hellenist with a specialization in the area of intellectual history.
In addition to actively researching and publishing, job responsibilities include:
• Teaching Greek language and culture at the undergraduate and graduate levels • Conducting research in Greek intellectual history • Providing service to the department and the university in the form of serving on committees overseeing exams and organizing events
Further information about the Department is available on our website: http://www.utexas.edu/coladepts/classics.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a closely related field no later than August 15, 2026.
Applicants must upload:
• A letter of interest • A CV • A sample of recent scholarship of no longer than 20 print pages
Further materials, including:
• A teaching portfolio • A teaching statement • Sample syllabi • Student evaluations • Three letters of recommendation may be solicited after a preliminary review.
To apply, submit materials to Interfolio.
The deadline to submit applications is April 10, 2026.
Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Sean Gurd at sean.gurd@utexas.edu.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position funding is subject to budgetary availability.