Teaching Fellow in Latin and Classical Literature

Salary: This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 12 April 2024

Fixed Term: 10 months; maternity leave cover

The Department of Classics at Royal Holloway University of London seeks to appoint a fixed-term Teaching Fellow beginning on 1 September 2024. 

The appointee will be expected to have a proven record of excellence in teaching Classical Literature and Latin Language, or, in the case of early-career candidates, relevant experience and demonstrable potential.

The appointee will be expected to play a full and active role in teaching in the Department of Classics. They will be required to teach, convene, and examine the following undergraduate courses: Latin at Advanced Level (30 credits), a 15-credit module on Virgil’s Aeneid, 50% of the Contemporary Approaches to Latin Literature module, and two introductory 15-credit modules on Greek and Latin Literature. They will also be required to supervise second-year projects on Virgil and final-year students’ dissertations and to support Foundation Year students in project work. Additionally, the appointee will be expected to contribute to administrative duties, taking on a small administrative load, and to attend relevant meetings and committees, as required. They will work closely with the Head of Department, the UG Education Lead and other academic members of staff in areas including curriculum design, lesson planning, and the development and implementation of learning technologies. and for offering pastoral support as Personal Tutor.  

Applicants should have experience of teaching Latin language and Classical literature, ideally to undergraduates in a university environment. They should have a strong and demonstrable commitment to teaching these subject areas. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Christos Kremmydas ([email protected] ) Head of the Department of Classics.    

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email protected]  

Please quote the reference: 0324-084

Interview Date: Week commencing 13th  May 2024

Further details:   Job Description & Person Specification

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .