Full-Time, Fixed Term (until 30 June 2028) The Department of History and Classics at Royal Holloway University of London seeks to appoint a fixed-term Teaching Fellow beginning on 1 September 2026. The appointee will be expected to have a proven record of excellence in teaching Classical Language and Literature (Latin), or, in the case of early-career candidates, relevant experience and demonstrable potential. The appointee will be expected to play a full and active role in teaching in the Department of Classics. They will be required to teach, convene, and examine the following undergraduate courses: Latin at Advanced Level (30 credits), a 15-credit module on Ovid’s Metamorphoses, 50% of the Contemporary Approaches to Latin Literature module, an introductory 15-credit modules on Latin Literature and the core module of our Foundation programme, Foundations of Classical Studies. They will also be required to supervise second-year projects on Virgil and final-year students’ dissertations and to support Foundation Year students in project work. Additionally, the appointee will be expected to contribute to administrative duties, taking on a small administrative load, and to attend relevant meetings and committees, as required. They will work closely with the Head of Department, the Head of Education and other academic members of staff in areas including curriculum design, lesson planning, and the development and implementation of learning technologies. and for offering pastoral support as Personal Tutor. Applicants should have experience of teaching Latin language and Classical literature, ideally to undergraduates in a university environment. They should have a strong and demonstrable commitment to teaching these subject areas. In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: Generous annual leave entitlement Training and Development opportunities Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. Free parking The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Christos Kremmydas (Head of the Department of Classics) christos.kremmydas@rhul.ac.uk For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk Please quote the reference: 0426-115 Closing Date: 23:59, 30 April 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .