Assistant Professor

Position Number : 1129

Functional Title : Assistant Professor

Position Type : Tenure Stream

Position Eclass :

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information :

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit :

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies & Archaeology provides a student-centered, inclusive, and supportive community for students with wide-ranging interests in the ancient Mediterranean world. Our students work closely with their professors both inside and outside the classroom, and often identify the individualized attention they receive as a unique benefit to the major. Our graduates enter the workforce as problem-solvers, dynamic thinkers, and global citizens with a unique perspective that bridges the past and present. Ancient Mediterranean Studies & Archaeology (previously known as Classical Studies) at UNC Greensboro offers a complete array of undergraduate courses in Greek, Latin, classical civilization, and archaeology. Students can concentrate in any of these areas to earn a degree. We also offer study abroad opportunities through our UNCG in Rome program and an archaeological field school in Greece.

Position Summary :

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies & Archaeology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on the history of the Roman world during the Republic and / or the Early Empire.

Candidates should be prepared to teach classes in their area of specialization, Latin at all levels, and courses on the histories and cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean. In addition to an active research program, applicants should have a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level (including Latin) and an interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds. Experience in online teaching is desirable. Applicants must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or related field by August 1st, 2026. We especially encourage applicants with cross-disciplinary interests and innovative approaches to the ancient world that will expand upon the current research and teaching interests in the department.

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or related field by August 1st, 2026. We especially encourage applicants with cross-disciplinary interests and innovative approaches to the ancient world that will expand upon the current research and teaching interests in the department.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to an active research program, applicants should have a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level (including Latin) and an interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds. Experience in online teaching is desirable.

Tenure Status : Tenure Track

Recruitment Range : Competitive

Org #-Department :

Anc Mediterranean / Archaeology - 12206

Job Open Date : 11 / 19 / 2025

For Best Consideration Date :

12 / 20 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

FTE : 1.000

Type of Appointment :

Permanent

Number of Months per Year :

Physical Effort :

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Climbing-Stairs - O

Work Environment :

Inside - F, Outside - O