College of Humanities
Classics and Ancient History
Combining world class research with very high levels of student satisfaction we are a member of the Russell Group and now have over 19,000 students. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Exeter was ranked 16th nationally with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. We are ranked 7th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide league table, 10th in The Complete University Guide and 12th in the Guardian University Guide.
Classics and Ancient History at Exeter is one of the largest and most successful departments in the UK. It is proud of its dynamic and friendly atmosphere as well as its talented student community. We are rated 3rd amongst UK Classics departments, in the 'The Times' and 'Sunday Times Good University Guide' league table for 2015 and the 'Guardian University Guide' league tables for 2016. We strongly support innovative and interdisciplinary research.
The post of Lecturer in Classics will contribute to extending the research profile of Classics and Ancient History at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to Classical languages, literature and culture.
The successful applicant will hold a PhD or equivalent in Classics and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field of Classical Languages, Literature and Culture, related or complementary to existing Exeter strengths. He/she will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics; a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding, teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members, an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally, the attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development, the aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate programmes.
For further information please contact Prof. Daniel Ogden, e-mail d.ogden@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 724195.
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