Temporary Teaching Associate – Ancient History (2026–2027)
The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Associate in Ancient History starting 1 October 2026 for twelve months.
The post is open to those at any stage of their career, with a primary research and teaching interest in any area of ancient history. The Faculty is particularly interested in applicants who can teach topics in Greek history and Greek epigraphy.
The teaching will be around 40 hours per year of Faculty teaching, predominantly undergraduate lectures and possibly language classes. The successful applicant is expected to take full part in undergraduate examinations (setting and marking of language/translation papers), supervise and examine MPhil students, and participate in faculty administration.
Responsibilities
* Provide undergraduate lectures (~40 hrs per year of Faculty teaching).
* Deliver language classes where required.
* Set and mark undergraduate examinations, including language/translation papers.
* Supervise and examine MPhil students.
* Participate actively in faculty administration.
Qualifications
* Good first degree and PhD in a relevant subject area, or evidence that completion of a doctorate is imminent.
* Evidence of ability to engage in high‑level research in ancient history, with publications and scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career.
* Evidence of ability to teach ancient history effectively at all relevant levels, particularly Greek history and Greek epigraphy.
* Evidence of ability to teach ancient Greek.
* Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Faculty.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Application Requirements
* A CV.
* A covering letter.
* A sample of academic work (published or forthcoming, up to about 10,000 words) for the Committee to read.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed‑term until 30 September 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is earlier.
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