Assistant Professor of Philosophy (University of Texas Austin)

Position Overview The Department of Classics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026-27. We seek a Hellenist specializing in intellectual history. Responsibilities include: Teaching Greek language and culture at the undergraduate and graduate levels Conducting research in Greek intellectual history Providing departmental and university service, including committee work, overseeing exams, and organizing events Further information about the department is available on the Classics Department website. Qualifications Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a closely related field must be completed by August 15, 2026 Application Instructions Applicants must upload via Interfolio: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae Sample of recent scholarship (no longer than 20 print pages) Additional materials may be requested after preliminary review: Teaching portfolio (teaching statement, sample syllabi, student evaluations) Three letters of recommendation Application deadline: April 10, 2026 Inquiries: Dr. Sean Gurd – sean.gurd@austin.utexas.edu Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budgetary availability. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Position Overview

The Department of Classics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026-27. We seek a Hellenist specializing in intellectual history.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching Greek language and culture at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Conducting research in Greek intellectual history
Providing departmental and university service, including committee work, overseeing exams, and organizing events

Further information about the department is available on the Classics Department website.