Associate Lecturer – Discipline of Classics and Ancient History

• School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry

• Teaching Focused Academic Level A

• Full-time, fixed term until 31 December 2024

• Closing date: Monday, 17 October 2022 at 11.00pm AEST (R-16966)

About This Opportunity 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Lecturer to join the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, in the discipline of Classics and Ancient History. In this role, you will undertake teaching at undergraduate level (including course coordination), with a focus on developing expertise in teaching, and in areas of service and engagement with an increasing degree of autonomy.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Teaching and Learning

• Assist in the development of new programs and course material in the area of focus, by consulting with program advisors and stakeholders, ensuring courses are engaging, relevant and contemporary.

• Teach across different settings and collaborate on educational practice and innovative curriculum design including online learning and alternative teaching methods.

• Undertake teaching, including collaboration on course coordination, lecturing, tutoring, consultation and the preparation of teaching and assessment materials and marking for undergraduate levels.

• Maintain and improve the quality of courses as measured through evaluation instruments to meet industry and educational standards.

• Undertake a range of activities which contribute to maintaining currency within the discipline.

• Provide high quality service to students, including academic counselling and advice

• Understand and apply University Rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.

• Teach and Coordinate undergraduate subjects in the classical languages and ancient history majors, initiate and develop course material.

Supervision and Researcher Development

• Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).

• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and the management of researcher development.

Citizenship and Service

• Shows leadership of self through collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit.

• Begin to develop external links by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

• Contribute to internal service roles and processes, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.

• Provide support to other academic positions as needed and during absences.

• Perform a range of administrative functions as required.

• Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct .  

About You  

• PhD in the field of Greek history.

• Ability to contribute to the Greek language teaching program.

• Ability to teach different periods of Greek history.

• Demonstrated teaching skills at undergraduate levels and a desire to innovate in this area.

• Preparedness to use alternative modes of teaching, digital technologies, flexible learning options.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Willingness to share discipline and School administrative tasks.

• Willingness to represent the School and the University through external service and engagement, including liaison with the community.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to teach Latin language

• Ability to teach Roman history and/or Greek art and archaeology

• Track record of engagement with the broader community.

What We Can Offer 

This is a full-time, fixed term position through until 31 December 2024 at Academic Level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $72,144 – $96,530 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,408 – $112,940 per annum. 

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: some working from home (on agreement with the HOS); variable start or finish times.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 – 2021 . 

 
Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact Professor Lisa Featherstone, Head of School via email [email protected] .

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.

 
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted. 
 

About the Selection Process 

As part of the selection process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a teaching seminar to members of the school prior to their scheduled interview. Detailed instructions for the topic and format of the teaching seminar will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.   

Other Information 

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.  
 

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] . 

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.