University Lectureship in Ancient Philosophy (EXPIRED)

University Lectureship (Philosophy) 

Salary: £36,862 - £46,696

Closing Date:  12 noon, Monday 5 March 2012

Emailed and late applications will not be accepted

Presentation and Interview Date: Friday 27 April 2012

The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint to a University Lectureship in Classics (Philosophy) from 01 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.  This post is open to those with a primary research interest in ancient philosophy.  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 across the range of ancient philosophy, at all levels from beginners to doctoral research, to carry out research and to assist in administration as appropriate.

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

• Good first degree and a doctorate in a relevant subject area (or clear evidence that completion of such a doctorate is imminent);
• Evidence of ability to engage in internationally recognized high-level research in philosophy, with publications and participation in scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career;
• Evidence of ability to teach ancient philosophy effectively, and at all relevant levels;
• A high level of proficiency in ancient Greek;
• Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Faculty as a whole;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

The post carries with it a Fellowship at Homerton College where the postholder will have some college duties.

Further particulars may be obtained from here or from the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Faculty of Classics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA (tel: 01223 748439). 

How to apply

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 (tel: 01223 748439).  Applications (10 hard copies) consisting of a covering letter, detailed curriculum vitae, list of publications and form CHRIS 6 (Parts 1 and 3 only, available at http://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/faculty/vacancies/), including the names of three referees should be sent to the above address.  Emailed applications will not be accepted.  The closing date is 12 noon, Monday 5 March 2012.  Late applications will not be considered.  Referees should be asked to write directly to the Secretary to reach the Faculty by the closing date.  Please quote the vacancy reference number on all correspondence.

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