Lecturer in Latin Language and Latin Literature

The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester invites applications for a 3-year post in Latin, within the Department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology (CAHAE). The current post arises from the need to replace Professor Alison Sharrock, who will take up a 3-year Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship in September 2024.

The successful candidate will have, or will be close to completing, a PhD in Latin Literature. They will have University teaching experience in the areas of Latin language and Latin literature (including poetry) and should be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery and assessment of existing undergraduate course units in Latin language and Latin literature, in particular during their first year of employment, the following courses: Intensive Latin I and II; Aeneid (L1); and a L2/L3 split-level course, Roman Love Elegy (in translation) The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to administration for the Department as requested, and to play a full role in regular recruitment activities and staff-student events. They should demonstrate the ability to undertake the academic supervision and pastoral support of undergraduates.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community (including those under-represented in the School) regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, transgender status and religion. Further information on the Department, including the research interests of current staff, may be found at https://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/cahae/.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.         

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Peter Liddel

Email: peter.liddel@manchester.ac.uk 

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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