UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Lectureship in Roman History, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry, Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts and School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to a Lectureship in Roman History.
The Department of Classics and Ancient History is located in the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry, one of the three schools within the Faculty of Arts. The Department is currently enjoying an exciting period of renewal and growth, and this post offers the opportunity to be part of these developments. It has a distinguished reputation in Ancient world studies internationally, and its main research strengths include Classical and Hellenistic Greek history and culture; Roman Republican and Imperial history and historians; the Greek and Roman theatre; the Greek and Roman novel; Greek and Roman poetry; Classical mythology.
A full list of its current academic staff may be found at: http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/cah/stacademic.html
A doctoral qualification, teaching experience, expertise in Roman history, the ability to teach Latin at all levels and a publication record relevant to the position are essential. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and teaching in the field of Roman history.
Additional information is available from the Head of School, Professor Richard Waterhouse on (02) 9351 5658, fax (02) 9351 3918 or e-mail: Richard.Waterhouse@arts.usyd.edu.au
This position is a full-time continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: AUS $80,126 - $95,150 p.a. (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level B $67,708 - $80,403 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation). Closing: 30 September 2006.
PLEASE NOTE:
This post is a permanent (tenured) one, and it may assist those with little experience of the Australian system to know that the level 'Lecturer Level B' is more akin to a tenured Assistant Professorship in the American system.