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

Links:

Assistant Professor: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Ancient-Greek-Literature-ON/604531117/

Associate Professor: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Associate-Professor-Ancient-Greek-Literature-ON/604531017/

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 or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Note that there are separate postings for Assistant and Associate Professor rank: to be considered for both, you must submit separate applications for each.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Classics or a related area by the time of appointment, 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 undergraduates, this will include translation-based courses in ancient Greek literature, and language courses in ancient Greek. They 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.

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 rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for Assistant Professor is $120,000-160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The upper salary range at the rank of Associate Professor 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
If you would like to know more, or to apply at the rank of Associate Professor, please use this link. For applications at the rank of Assistant Professor, please use this link. Note that to be considered for both, you must submit separate applications for each. 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.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a short research statement outlining current and future research plans, a writing sample of around 20 pages (preferably a recent publication), a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

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. 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. 

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two PDF files. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Prof. George Boys-Stones, chair.classics@utoronto.ca.