Assistant Professor in Mediterranean Archaeology

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 67 - 67

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Assistant Professor
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Highest degree possible in field or equivalent professional experience; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.
Job Description:	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 150000 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. UFs 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.
Expected Salary:	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.
Required Qualifications:	Highest degree possible in field or equivalent professional experience; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.
Preferred:	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 UFs and the Colleges 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 broad-ranging student body in a land grant institution.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting. A complete application includes: Letter of application summarizing the applicants 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 Assessment Required:	No

Classification Title:Assistant ProfessorClassification Minimum Requirements:Highest degree possible in field or equivalent professional experience; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.Job Description:The Department of Classical Studies at the Univers...

Classification Title:	Assistant Professor
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Highest degree possible in field or equivalent professional experience; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.
Job Description:	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 150000 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. UFs 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.
Expected Salary:	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.
Required Qualifications:	Highest degree possible in field or equivalent professional experience; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.
Preferred:	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 UFs and the Colleges 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 broad-ranging student body in a land grant institution.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting. A complete application includes: Letter of application summarizing the applicants 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 Assessment Required:	No