Applications are invited for a position as Professor of Ancient Greek or Byzantine Literature at the Department of History, University of Southern Denmark. The position is available from September 2020.

The position forms part of the Centre for Excellence, Centre for Medieval Literature (CML), and of the study programme of Classics. CML is an interdisciplinary center (at SDU and the University of York) that seeks to formulate theoretical and practical frames for studying medieval literatures on a European rather than a national or single-language basis. The Centre comprises research groups with representatives from many European literatures as well as history and art history.

The research profile for the professorship can fall within any period or speciality of Ancient Greek or Byzantine literature. It will count as a strength if the candidate crosses several periods and/or genres and themes and has a research record which documents comparative interests looking towards other literatures or intellectual traditions. The successful candidate is expected to lead international research groups and to be a key force in promoting and developing the field of Ancient Greek or Byzantine Literature within the larger research programme of CML.

Applicants must hold a relevant PhD, have a substantial and high-level publication record beyond the speciality of the PhD and be able to document an international profile within collaboration, conference initiatives, invited talks, as well as a record of obtaining external funding.

Teaching responsibilities for the position relate to the programme in Classics (Oldtidskundskab) and possibly also to that of Comparative Literature. Teaching experience in Classics, Ancient Greek or Byzantine literature is required as well as a university teacher training certificate. Teaching may also relate to the programme for a minor in Latin, and competence and teaching experience in Latin will therefore also count as a strength. Depending on the experience of supervision (MA, PhD, Postdoc), a supervision training certificate must also be taken within 2 years of employment.

The professor appointed will be expected to have a visible profile at the Department of History and participate actively in the teaching and research environment.