UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE – CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE:
Lectureship in the Faculty of Classics (Greek and/or Latin literature)
Vacancy number: GE15402
Salary: £37,012 - £46,846
The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint to a University Lectureship in Classics (Greek and/or Latin literature) from 01 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. This post is open to those with a primary research interest in any area of Classical Greek and/or Latin literature. The successful applicant will benefit from the world-class facilities offered by the University and the generous support of research and teaching provided by the Faculty. The Faculty currently teaches approx. 250 undergraduates reading Classics (all of whom study both Greek and Latin language to degree level) and almost 100 graduate students (reading for Masters and doctoral degrees). It is one of the leading international centres in Classics, with some 40 teachers in Faculty and College posts. The successful candidate will be expected to take a full share of teaching across the range of Classical Greek and/or Latin literature and language, at all levels from beginners to doctoral research.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:
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Good first degree and a doctorate in a relevant subject area (or clear evidence that completion of such a doctorate is imminent);
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Evidence of ability to engage in internationally high-level research in Greek and/or Latin literature, with publications and participation in scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career;
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Evidence of ability to teach Greek and/or Latin literature and both Greek and Latin language;
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Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Faculty as a whole;
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Ability to work as part of a team.
Further particulars may be obtained from http://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/faculty/vacancies/ or from the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Faculty of Classics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA (e-mail: cb520@cam.ac.uk). Applications consisting of a covering letter, detailed curriculum vitae, list of publications and form CHRIS 6 (Parts 1 and 3 only, available via the above website), including the names of three referees, should be emailed to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee c/o Carolyn Bartley at cb520@cam.ac.uk by the closing date. Referees should be asked to write directly to the Secretary to reach the Faculty by the closing date (emailed references to cb520@cam.ac.uk will also be accepted).
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 14 May 2012
Interview date: Monday 18 June 2012
POSITION TWO:
Lectureship in the Faculty of Classics (Classical Archaeology)
Vacancy number: GE15412
Salary: £37,012 - £46,846 pa
The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint to a University Lectureship in Classics (Classical Archaeology) from 01 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is open to those with a primary research interest in Classical Archaeology and preference will be given to applicants specialising in the archaeology of the central and/or eastern Mediterranean in the period 700 BCE–100 BCE.
The successful applicant will benefit from the world-class facilities offered by the University and the generous support of research and teaching provided by the Faculty. The Faculty currently teaches approx. 250 undergraduates reading Classics (all of whom study both Greek and Latin language to degree level) and almost 100 graduate students (reading for Masters and doctoral degrees). It is one of the leading international centres in Classics, with some 40 teachers in Faculty and College posts. The successful candidate will be expected to take a full share of teaching and examining across the range of Classical Archaeology at all levels from beginners to graduates, to carry out research and to assist in administration as appropriate.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:
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Good first degree and a doctorate in a relevant subject area (or clear evidence that completion of such a doctorate is imminent);
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Evidence of ability to engage in internationally high-level research in Classical Archaeology, with publications and participation in scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career;
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Evidence of an active interest in archaeological fieldwork or finds research, with the ability to develop projects that will attract external research grants;
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Evidence of ability to teach Classical Archaeology (including both field archaeology and the history of classical art) effectively, and at all relevant levels.
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Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Faculty as a whole;
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Ability to work as part of a team.
Further particulars may be obtained from http://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/faculty/vacancies/ or from the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Faculty of Classics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA (e-mail: cb520@cam.ac.uk). Applications consisting of a covering letter, detailed curriculum vitae, list of publications and form CHRIS 6 (Parts 1 and 3 only, available via the above website), including the names of three referees, should be emailed to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee c/o Carolyn Bartley at cb520@cam.ac.uk by the closing date. Referees should be asked to write directly to the Secretary to reach the Faculty by the closing date (emailed references to cb520@cam.ac.uk will also be accepted).
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 14 May 2012
Interview date: Wednesday 13 June 2012