Associate/Full Professor of Greek Archaeology, Classics, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

The Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati invites applications from tenure-track or tenured candidates for the Carl. W. Blegen Professor of Greek Archaeology at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates will be considered in any field of Aegean Prehistory and in any geographical area that complements the expertise of our current faculty, but are expected to have a record of ongoing scholarly research and publication. The position is endowed and comes with a competitive salary commensurate with candidate experience. In addition, the Semple Fund will support research and related travel.

The Department of Classics offers a B.A. program in Classics, with concentrations in Classical Languages and Classical Cultures, and M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Bronze Age Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Greek and Latin Language and Literature, and Ancient History. The faculty thrive in an interdisciplinary environment that educates students in archaeology, philology, and ancient history. The department is housed together with the Burnam Classics Library, one of the largest and best collections of resources in Classics in the world, including a collection of Byzantine and Modern Greek resources. The Department publishes Nestor , the bibliography for Aegean Prehistory, the journal Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies , and oversees the International Aegean conferences and Aegaeum series. The Department added the Archive of the Program in Aegean Scripts and Prehistory (PASP) in 2024, which contains documents from the careers of Emmett Bennet, Jr., Michael Ventris, and Alice Kober among other scholars of Linear B. Departmental Archives also include records from Carl Blegen’s excavations in Pylos and Troy. Full information about the department and its Archives can be found on our website: .

Essential Functions

• Leverage the resources of the Blegen Chair and Semple Fund to enhance the research profile of the Department through research, publication, and fieldwork.
• Design and implement original research in their specialty area of Aegean Prehistory
• Direct or co-direct fieldwork projects in the Mediterranean
• Publish and disseminate research in peer-reviewed articles, chapters, or books, and contribute to final publications of archaeological field work projects
• Teach Greek archaeology courses at both undergraduate level such as “The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece,” “Palaces of the Bronze Age Aegean,” and graduate level such as seminars in their specialty area of Aegean Prehistory, and survey courses, “Prehistory 1” and “Prehistory 2.”
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students on research projects, including Ph.D. dissertations.
• Participate in internal and external service activities such as editorial/peer review, career mentoring for students and junior faculty, and serving on departmental committees such as the Aegaeum committee or graduate studies committee.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:

• A doctorate in Classics, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Currently hold at least a tenure-track or tenured Associate Professor position.
• A record of ongoing scholarly research and publication in the field of Aegean Prehistory as evidenced by at least 10 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, or essays (or any combination thereof) in addition to at least one of the following:
  • a peer-reviewed scholarly book or
  • a contribution of a single authored chapter or two chapters as co-author in the final publication of an archaeological project in the field of Aegean Prehistory

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application at

Please upload:

· A cover letter summarizing research and teaching interest.

· A research statement (no more than 5 pages) describing future research interests, if appointed to the position.

· A current curriculum vitae.

In addition, the cover letter should include the names and email addresses of three persons who can provide confidential letters of reference.

The committee will review applications beginning November 13, 2026, and conduct initial interviews by Zoom. The position will remain open until filled. UC will consider applications from qualified foreign national applicants requiring sponsorship.

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Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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