Lecturer – Discipline of Classics and Ancient History

• School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry

• Teaching Focused Academic Level B

• Full-time, fixed term until 31 December 2024

• Closing date: Monday, 17 October 2022 at 11.00pm AEST (R-16967)

About This Opportunity 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, in the Discipline of Classics and Ancient History. In this role, you will engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and further development of the School’s program in Classics and Ancient History, with a focus on Greek history, as well as performing administrative and other activities associated with the School.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Teaching and Learning

• Teach undergraduate subjects in ancient history and classical languages majors.

• Initiate and develop course material.

• Coordinate courses.

• Teach and supervise at honours and postgraduate level.

• Where appropriate teach subjects in flexible-delivery mode.

• Consult with students.

• Provide support for other positions during absences.

Citizenship and Service

• Perform a range of administrative functions in the School as required

• Foster the School’s relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

• 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 B.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $101,533 – $120,570 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $118,794 – $94,103 per annum. 

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: ​some working from home (subject to 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.