Teaching assistant professorship or teaching associate professorship in classical philology

The School of Culture and Society, Department of History and Classical Studies invites applications for a teaching assistant professorship or a teaching associate professorship in classical philology. The position is affiliated with the Classical Studies programme and involves teaching ancient Greek and Latin language and literature. 

The teaching assistant- or associate professorship is a 4-year full-time position. The appointment begins on 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The university is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background.

The position

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate with a strong interest in the full disciplinary breadth of Classical Studies, and with experience working in an interdisciplinary academic environment.

The position requires:

• A keen interest in teaching Greek and Roman antiquity in collaboration with colleagues in archaeology
• The ability to co-teach courses with and for students from diverse Study Regulations (Classical Philology, Classical Studies and Latin or Greek as minor subject
• The ability to teach across the full curriculum of the Classical Philology programme: https://eddiprod.au.dk/EDDI/webservices/DokOrdningService.cfc?method=visGodkendtOrdning&dokOrdningId=18336&sprog=en

The successful applicant will be obliged to complete a course in university teaching designed for teaching assistant professors if not already obtained.

For more information on the position, please contact Professor Marianne Pade (pade@cas.au.dk).

Qualifications

Employment as a teaching assistant- or associate professor requires an MA or equivalent qualification in Classical Philology, Ancient Greek, and Latin.

The following competencies are required:

• Documented teaching qualifications in Ancient Greek and Latin language and grammar
• Ability to teach Greek and Latin literature in the original languages
• Experience in teaching original Greek and Latin texts at all levels is considered an asset
• Experience in supervising students at both the BA and MA levels is an advantage
• If applying for the position at associate professor level, documentation of pedagogical training is required.

Applicants are expected to participate actively in the department’s academic environment.

Knowledge of Danish is a clear priority for the Department and an important consideration in the selection process. The successful applicant must be able to teach in Danish (incl. translation between Danish and Greek / Latin) within a period agreed upon between the applicant and the Department.

The applicant must submit a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, representative or sample course outlines, and representative student evaluations. The applicant can also submit a list of publications.

The application must be uploaded in English.

For more information about applications, please contact HR at iks-hr-sag@au.dk

References or recommendations should not be included with the application. Applicants who are selected for interview may be asked to provide professional references.

Classical Studies

Classical Studies at AU deals with all aspects of Graeco-Roman Antiquity: material and visual culture, literature and language, ideas and ideals. We also study how Graeco-Roman culture interacts with other Mediterranean cultures and how it was received and re-interpreted in later periods. Classical Studies combines two scholarly traditions: Classical Archaeology (the study of the material culture of Antiquity) and Classical Philology (the study of Greek and Latin language and literature.

For more information on Classical Studies and the profile of the study programs:
https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/history-and-classical-studies/about-classical-studies

For more information on the Department of History and Classical Studies:
https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/history-and-classical-studies

School of Culture and Society

At the School of Culture and Society, the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:

• From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research
• From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies
• From local questions to global challenges

The school’s goal is to produce compelling research with an international resonance as well as offering teaching and talent development of high quality. The school has a broad cooperative interface with society, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education.

For a more detailed description of the School of Culture and Society, please see this website: https://cas.au.dk/en

Apply for the positions

If you have a profile within Teaching assistant professorship, please apply online HERE.
If you have a profile within Teaching associate professorship, please apply online HERE.
If you have a profile within both groups, please send two applications - one for each link.
Read more at arts.au.dk/en

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/