Lecturer in Ancient History (2 Posts) - AC2161NB

Start Date: September 2023

We wish to appoint two Lecturers in Ancient History, within the School of Classics, to start in September 2023. Both are standard positions.  

The successful candidates will be scholars with a growing international research reputation in the subject, with the expertise to deliver high-quality teaching across the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Ancient History, Ancient History & Archaeology, Classical Studies and Classics.  

We are open to appointing in any areas of Ancient History, broadly understood, with a special interest in candidates who can consolidate or extend our areas of subject expertise – from the Mycenaean period through to Late Antiquity and to include any sub-disciplinary or thematic approaches.  

The successful candidates will be expected to have a wide range of interests, to be active in research publication and/or REF Impact, and to demonstrate an interest in promoting knowledge exchange.  

A commitment to research-led teaching and the ability to communicate with undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds are essential. Familiarity with grant-seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources is desirable.   

You are asked to upload a sample of recent research with your application. Please see the Further Particulars, Other Information section, for full requirement details.  

Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed and can be directed to Professor Roger Rees (classicshos@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis (aipd@st-andrews.ac.uk).  

Via the following links, at 8am GMT and again at 3pm GMT on 15th February, there will be a live online presentation about the University, the School, the advertised position and the application process. The presentation, delivered by Roger Rees and Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis, will include opportunities for Q&As. Attendance will be anonymous throughout.  

For the 8 am GMT session

For the 3 pm GMT session  

We are fully committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment policies.  We support family-friendly working practice and flexible working arrangements; we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in part-time working or in job shares*.  

*Please note, in accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that applying for this role on a part-time basis may not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.   

Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented in academic posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/  

Closing Date: 28 February 2023   

Interview Date: 27 March 2023 (subject to change)  

Please quote ref: AC2161NB   

Further Particulars: AC2161NB FPs.doc

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