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School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Department of Greek and Latin - Lectureship in Sanskrit and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics. Vacancy Number 00/35.Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Sanskrit and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics to be held jointly in the Department of the Languages and Cultures of South Asia at the School of Oriental and African Studies, and in the Department of Greek and Latin of University College London.
The key responsibilities will include teaching in Sanskrit language and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics and research in one or both of those fields. An ability to teach Sanskrit literature and/or Linear B would also be desirable. Applicants should have completed or be very close to completing, a Ph.D. on a relevant subject, and provide evidence of an ability to produce research of a high quality. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Sanskrit at the beginner's as well as at more advanced levels, and to teach the comparative philology and history of the ancient Greek and Latin languages.
The appointment will be for five years initially from 1 September 2000. It will be made on Lecturer A scale (£17,238-£22,579 p.a.) or Lecturer B scale (£23,521-30,065 p.a.), depending on qualifications and experience, plus London Allowance, currently £2,134 p.a. Membership of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme, the standard pension scheme for all British universities) will be available.
An application form and job description may be obtained from the Personnel Office, School of Oriental and African Studies, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG (Tel: 020 7898 4144; Fax: 020 7898 4149; e-mail address: personnel@soas.ac.uk; web site: www.soas.ac.uk). Overseas applicants may apply by letter supported by a full CV and the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three referees.
Closing date: Friday 30 June 2000
SOAS and UCL are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and women.
Department of Greek and Latin - Reader in Papyrology. Applications are invited for the post of Reader in Papyrology, for appointment in September 2000 on the retirement of Professor H.G.T. Maehler. The Readership is to be held in the Department of Greek and Latin, in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
The Department, which received top ratings in the 1992 and 1996 Research Assessment Exercises (5* in 1996), has a strong tradition in papyrology; a long-standing involvement in the editing of the Oxyrhynchus papyri has provided material for the training of a succession of research students, and papyrology also forms an important part of the intercollegiate University of London MA in Classics, to which the Reader will contribute. The expertise in Egyptology of the Institute of Archaeology provides further scope for collaboration.
The Department is looking to sustain its strengths in both literary and documentary Greek papyrology. The successful applicant will also be able to contribute to the teaching of the Department in Greek language and literature. The Department attaches great importance to the provision of a welcoming and supportive environment for students at all levels and from all countries, and the Reader will play an important part in this.
The person appointed will be paid on an appropriate point of the salary scale GBP 33,697-37,804 (inclusive of London Weighting allowance).Further particulars are obtainable from the Head of Department, Greek and Latin, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK (telephone: +44 (0)171 504 4577; e-mail: r.sharples@ucl.ac.uk). Applications (10 copies although overseas candidates may, if they prefer, submit a single copy), comprising a full CV and the names of three referees (including at least one international referee), should be submitted to the Provost and President, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT. Closing date for receipt of applications is 15 November 1999. Working toward Equal Opportunity.