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Job Description The Department of Classics and Ancient History is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified candidate to a non-fixed-term Lectureship in Classics and Ancient History. The successful applicant will be expected to enhance Durham's international reputation as a centre for the study of the ancient world. Requirements The successful applicant will be someone producing publications of international significance in a field of classical studies which will complement the Department's current strengths in Ancient History, Greek and Roman literature (especially ancient epic), Ancient Philosophy, the Study of the Classical Tradition, and encounters between the ancient Mediterranean and the Near East. Expertise in ancient history, especially Roman history, will be especially welcome. The successful candidate will contribute to research-led teaching at all levels, and will be expected to make a contribution to the teaching of Latin and ancient Greek. They will, likewise, be expected to enhance the research environment at large, through contributions to seminars, collaborative work with other colleagues as appropriate, and by preparing and assisting with applications for external research funding. Finally, they will be required to act as examiner at all levels, play an active role in the day-to-day running of the Department, and undertake such administrative duties in the Department as will be assigned to them from time to time. Person Specification Essential qualifications for all candidates are: * a good first and / or Master's degree * a PhD in a relevant subject * the ability to teach ancient Greek and Latin at all levels. Essential experience includes: * clear evidence of research activity or potential at an internationally excellent level as defined by REF, particularly with regard to publication; * a record of teaching at University level Essential skills for all candidates are: * excellent communication skills in English * the ability to work in collaboration with colleagues within and outside the Department Desirable qualifications include: * research expertise in Ancient History, especially Roman History Closing Date: 6 October 2012 Ref: 1981 For further details and to apply, please visit http://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/ Straight link: https://ig5.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_durham01.asp?KEY=59529381&C=548715780256&PAGE STAMP=dbysxorlgjkgkmntgb&nexts=INIT_JOBLISTSTART&nextss=searchdepartment=341 6 For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Professor Johannes Haubold at [log in to unmask] Archive of list messages may be found at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/classicsgrads Visit the same site to change your subscription settings. All queries regarding the list should be directed to: [log in to unmask]