Assistant Professor in Mediterranean Archaeology

Assistant Professor

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.

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Housed in the Department of Classical Studies, the Center for Greek Studies also provides competitive funding to support faculty research and conference travel.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Benefits:

This faculty position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes state medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability coverage; multiple retirement options; and paid time away and university holidays. Learn more about UF faculty benefits here.

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:

• Maintain an active research agenda and demonstrate a clear trajectory for publication and external funding
• Teach 2 courses in the Fall semester and 2 courses in the Spring.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Greek and Roman civilization, classical archaeology, and material culture
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary programs across campus, such as Digital Humanities, Anthropology, History, and the Center for Greek Studies
• Supervise a board-ranging student body in a land grant institution.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on at the top of this posting.

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/.