The University of Turku, Faculty of Humanities, invites applications for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor (tenure track) or Professor in Classics. The employment will begin 1.8.2027.
The position is located at the School of Languages and Translation Studies at the University of Turku, within the Department of Classics
An Assistant / Associate Professor or Professor is expected to conduct and supervise scientific work, provide research-based teaching, follow developments in their field, and participate in societal interaction and international cooperation.
The Assistant / Associate Professor or Professor of Classics:
is responsible for the Department of Classics and its staff, BA, MA and post-graduate studies, and the department’s societal interaction,
- teaches and supervises a wide range of topics in the MA level and in the doctoral programme,
- actively participates in launching research projects and developing research collaboration, as well as conducts research in the field,
- pursues professional development in accordance with a career plan drawn up at the beginning of the employment (in the case of an assistant / associate professor).
We require:
According to the regulations of the University of Turku (Section 29), applicants are required to have:
- a suitable doctoral degree,
- the ability to conduct independent scientific research and experience in leading scientific work,
- experience in international collaboration,
- the ability to provide high-quality, research-based teaching,
- the ability to supervise theses.
In addition, we require:
- excellent proficiency in Classical Greek and Latin, along with research merit in both languages
- broad expertise in ancient languages and cultures
- a research profile with a focus on linguistics
- the ability to serve in a supervisory role or a willingness to participate in supervisory training.
When assessing an applicant's merits, the following will be considered:
- research merits,
- teaching and supervision experience,
- views on the development of the field at the University of Turku,
- activity in acquiring external research funding,
- experience serving as a supervisor.
More detailed information about the assessment criteria, and recruitment process can be found here: The Position of Professor and Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track): How to Apply and the Recruitment process
Language skills
Successful performance in the position requires good proficiency in Finnish, because education is provided in Finnish, the language of teaching is Finnish and eksames and thesis are written in Finnish.
We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
