Temporary Teaching Associate (Latin literature)

Limit of tenure: 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014

Salary £27,854 - £36,298 pa. 

The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a Temporary Teaching Associate in Classics from 01 September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. This post is open to those, at any stage in their career, with a primary research interest in Classical 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 and examining across the range of Latin Literature at all levels from beginners to graduates, and to assist in administration as appropriate.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

-  The post holder should have recently submitted or be about to submit a PhD dissertation.

-  The post holder should have expertise in Latin literature, and interdisciplinary approaches to its study, and be able to deliver high quality lectures.

-  The ability to work as part of a team of teachers and administer courses effectively is essential.

-  The ability to teach the Latin language

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 of 12 noon on Thursday 16 May 2013.  Late applications will not be accepted.  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).

Interviews will be held during the morning of Tuesday 4 June 2013.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

Quote Reference: GE27682

Closing Date: 16 May 2013

Interview Date: 04/06/2013

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.