Lecturer in Latin
Department of Classics and Ancient History
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
The University of Sydney

Reference No. 106455

The Faculty of Arts and School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to a Lectureship in
Latin.

The Department of Classics and Ancient History is located in the
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry, one of three schools
within the Faculty of Arts. The Department is currently enjoying an
exciting period of renewal and fresh initiatives, which include the
setting up of a specialist Classics Centre, and this post offers the
opportunity to be part of these developments. It has a distinguished
reputation in Ancient World Studies internationally, and its main
research strengths include Greek and Roman poetry; Classical and
Hellenistic Greek history and culture; Roman Republican and early
Imperial history; the Greek and Roman theatre and Classical Mythology.
A full list of the Department's current academic staff can be found at:

http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/cah/staff/academic.shtml

A doctoral qualification, teaching experience, the ability to teach
Latin at all levels, expertise in Roman literature and culture and a
publication record relevant to the position are essential. The
successful candidate will be expected to conduct teaching and research
in the field of Latin literature/Roman culture. Candidates should
ideally also have a good level of competence in Greek.

This position is a full-time continuing, subject to the completion of
a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a
University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment
for new appointees.

Remuneration package: $83,363 - $98,993 p.a. (which includes a base
salary Lecturer Level B $70,443 - $83,651 p.a., leave loading and up
to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

All applications must be completed online, please visit
http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 106455. A
copy of the selection criteria can be viewed by clicking PD preview.
Additional information is available from the Chair of Department, Dr.
Lindsay Watson on (02) 9351 2555 or via email:
lindsay.watson AT arts.usyd.edu.au

Closing: 10th August 2007

To respond to the selection criteria, please complete your response in
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The University is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the
policies and principles of equal employment opportunity and cultural
diversity. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any
appointment for financial or other reasons.