Professorship in Classics / Latin philology

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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The University of Zurich invites applications for a

professorship in Classics / Latin philology

starting on 1 February 2025.

Candidates are expected to have an outstanding academic record in teaching and research in the field of Classics/Latin philology, with a focus on Classical literature. In addition, familiarity with late antique literature (pagan and/or Christian) is desirable. Familiarity with textual criticism, textual transmission, and an active interest in digital philology are an asset. In teaching, candidates are expected to cover the field of Classical Latin Literature in its entire breadth.

We expect the successful candidate to conduct innovative research and to contribute to the design of study programs of the new institute for the study of the ancient world, which is currently in preparation. The professorship is intended to expand cooperation within the faculty, the University of Zurich, and national and international institutions.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree in Latin and are expected to have completed their habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications at the time of application. They must also have excellent achievements and publications in the relevant field and hold an academic degree in Greek studies (or have acqu ired profound knowledge of Greek language and literature).

Non-German speaking candidates are expected to have a solid knowledge of German at the time of appointment and to develop German proficiency sufficient for teaching within the first three years of their appointment.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and strives to increase diversity in leading positions and encourages applications accordingly.

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For further questions please contact

please contact Prof. Dr. Carmen Cardelle (carmen.cardelle@sglp.uzh.ch).

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The closing date for applications is 9 October 2023. Details on the application procedure are available on www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html.