Assistant Professor History Mediterranean; Numismatics

About The Role

Assistant Professor in the History of the Ancient Mediterranean (Ancient Numismatics), commencing on 1 September 2026. Permanent position, subject to satisfactory completion of probation (5 years with possibility of negotiation; leading to promotion to Associate Professor level).

For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor David Fearn, Head of Department, at

The Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick is seeking to appoint an individual to a permanent post (subject to satisfactory completion of probation) in the History of the Ancient Mediterranean, specialism in numismatics.

In research, you will be a specialist in ancient numismatics, within the broader discipline of the history of the ancient Mediterranean. The successful candidate will be an active researcher with a proven track record in publishing in their field, have clear plans for significant future research, and the potential and ambition to secure substantial research‑grant funding, including for projects involving students.

You will also be committed to maximizing the impact of your research on wider audiences outside academia. Your research interests may cover any period of the classical era and should complement the department’s existing strengths in numismatics.

In teaching, you will be expected to teach modules on ancient history and ancient visual and material culture, and to deliver existing modules covering the ancient histories of Greece, Rome and the Hellenistic world. You will also have the opportunity to design and teach your own undergraduate modules on the history of the ancient Mediterranean and to deliver numismatics at MA level.

You will be expected to supervise dissertations at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level. We welcome applications from candidates who can diversify our syllabus and cover areas of the ancient Mediterranean we do not currently offer.

The department has a dedicated Antiquities room in the new Faculty of Arts building housing our collection of ancient artefacts and coins; the successful candidate will further develop this resource for research, teaching, impact and engagement.

You will undertake administrative roles within the department as required, as well as pastoral duties.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick has an established reputation for excellence in both teaching and research, with a commitment to research‑led teaching.

The department was ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Excellence in , and we consistently score highly in the National Student Survey.

As a university, Warwick has been awarded Gold in all categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, one of only four of the UK’s Russell Group research‑intensive universities to do so.

We provide a supportive environment for both staff and students, with high levels of staff‑student interaction.

To find out more about our research, please visit our website at

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.
* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.**

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CLOSING at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

• Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
• Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
• Interview Date: 15 May 2026
• Start Date:
  
  01 September 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

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