Faculty of Humanities

Overview

Associate Professor in Greek literature and culture (Preferential hire)

Start date: July 1, 2026

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Department of Greek and Roman Studies occupies a unique position at the University of Victoria and within British Columbia. As is the case with most departments focused on the Classical world, we are intrinsically interdisciplinary, covering the fields of literature, history, and archaeology. Yet within British Columbia, we are the only academic department at a major research university devoted solely to the Greek and Roman worlds widely conceived. Our teaching and research cover a vast range of cultural, temporal, and chronological areas, from the prehistoric periods to the Late Antique, from Spain to the Middle East and beyond.

The Department invites applications from talented scholars for a position at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure or with eligibility for tenure) to commence July 1, 2026.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a PhD in Greek and Roman Studies or Classics focused on Greek language and literature. We are especially interested in specializations that engage with a range of disciplines, including fields of environmental studies, health and science, material culture, gender, colonialism, as well as reception studies.

Teaching experience

- Demonstration of outstanding teaching abilities evidenced by data, testimonials and other forms of documentation related to teaching large lecture courses in myth and related areas of Greek and Roman culture.
- Demonstration of the ability to supervise MA students concentrating in ancient Greek literature and to participate in other relevant components of our graduate program.

Research

- High quality research shared through a wide range of outlets (academic publications, community-based projects, and others).
- Established publishing record in leading scholarly journals commensurate with rank.
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment for obtaining grants.

Service, professionalism and collegiality

- Service that addresses equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated leadership with professional organizations internationally and/or within Canada focused on the ancient world.
- University service that serves the field and profession, such as undergraduate advising, mentorship, study abroad.

In accordance with the University's equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the Human Rights code of the Province of British Columbia, we are seeking to make a preferential hire addressing gender imbalance within the Department; as such, applications from women will be given priority, although we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Contact information

To be considered, please send a cover letter with an overview of your qualifications and how your research capacity will complement existing research strengths. Include link: https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/greekroman/. Send a detailed curriculum vitae, one published work of original research, and information that reflects engaged pedagogy (teaching statement, syllabi, evidence of effectiveness, etc.), and contact information for three references. Please send to Brendan Burke, Chair, bburke@uvic.ca. To be considered, application packages must be received by September 15, 2025.

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

Application deadline

September 15, 2025

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from historically and systemically marginalized groups and in particular we are seeking for this preferential search candidates who are women. Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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