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: http://classics.uc.edu.

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
https://jobs.uc.edu/job/

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.

For questions, please email Classics@uc.edu with the subject line
“Blegen Chair."

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) 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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