Unestablished Language Teacher (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a part time Temporary Language Teacher from 01 October 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter) till 30 September 2022 (0.6 FTE). The post is open to those at an early stage in their career, providing an opportunity to develop skills in teaching Ancient Greek and Latin texts and language. The successful applicant will benefit from the world-class facilities offered by the University and generous support for research and teaching.  Further information about the Faculty is available at

 www.classics.cam.ac.uk

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The successful applicant will be expected to take a full part in the Pre-term IG language teaching and as marker and/or assessor of language papers across the Tripos. Opportunities will be given for the successful applicant to give a small number of lectures, for which training will be provided.

We are seeking an individual who has recently completed a doctorate, who has a strong teaching record as a graduate student and potential to make a significant contribution to the Faculty. Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

 - Evidence of ability to teach Greek and Latin language effectively, and at all relevant levels;
- Evidence of ability to teach Greek and Latin texts from a variety of genres
- 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 funds for this post are available until 30 September 2022 in the first instance.

Please ensure that you upload a CV (including details of language teaching at all levels and listing any publications) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application.

Applicants are requested to ask two referees to write directly to Ruth Farley, HR Coordinator at [email protected] by the closing date. The Faculty will not contact referees; this is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Monday 23 August 2021. Interviews are planned for Monday 6 September 2021.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Robin Osborne, [email protected] , Chair of the Faculty of Classics. For question on the application process, please contact HR on [email protected]  

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/30686 .

Please quote reference GE27485 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.