Professor - Late Antique Latin Literature and Thought

Description: 

The Department of Classics and the Centre for Medieval Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Late Antique Latin Literature and Thought – broadly conceived. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Classics (75%) and the Centre for Medieval Studies (25%). The appointment will be at the rank of Professor, beginning July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate will be eligible for the Jackman Professorship in the Humanities for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review.

Located in vibrant downtown Toronto, the Department of Classics at the University of Toronto is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. Committed to a capacious and pluralistic understanding of Classics, the Department encompasses all aspects of and approaches to Greco-Roman antiquity and is recognized for its excellence across the full chronological and methodological scope of the field. The Centre for Medieval Studies hosts one of the most renowned interdisciplinary medieval studies programs in the world and offers a unique depth of focus in Late Antiquity. The Department of Classics and the Centre for Medieval Studies, along with the Department of Philosophy, run the graduate Collaborative Specialization in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, a program unique in the world in bringing together the study of ancient and medieval philosophy; they are currently collaborating to design a new Collaborative Specialization in Premodern Global Studies. 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the application link. Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a brief statement of current and future research interests; 4) a sample of recent scholarly work (approx. 10,000 words or fewer) and 5) a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.  

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor George Boys-Stones at chair.classics@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by November 14, 2024. 

Full application details including Diversity and Accessibility statements are available at the application link.

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