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Date Posted: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48737
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Classics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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 Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
This position is being advertised concurrently with the Assistant Professor - Ancient Greek Literature position (Req 48736); however, only one appointment will be made. To be considered for this role and/or Assistant Professor - Ancient Greek Literature (Req 48736) you must submit a separate application for each posting.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Classics or a related area, with a clearly 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 sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, conference presentations, grants and awards commensurate with career stage, by a research statement showing ambition and innovation, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as 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
Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain 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 rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range of this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 15, 2026. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. 

Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• one recent publication;
• a teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations; and
• the name and contact information of three references.

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.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three referees. At least one referee must address the candidate's teaching in detail. 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. Applicants, remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters - which must be on institutional letterhead, dated and signed - by the closing date. 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, chair.classics@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.