Lecturer - Classics and Ancient History

**School of Humanities**
- Full-time, tenurable appointment
- Salary range: Level B: $108,509 - $128,404 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

***The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

The Discipline of Classics and Ancient History are part of the Department of Classical and Historical Studies within the School of Humanities at UWA. The School of Humanities provides a diverse intellectual environment with over 3500 students studying undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a range of Humanities disciplines. Staff in Classics and Ancient History teach Greek and Roman History, the History of Ancient Religions, Ancient Mythology, Ancient Sexualities, Reception Studies, and Ancient Greek and Latin. Where appropriate, staff in Classics and Ancient History contribute to other interdisciplinary areas within the School and across the University. For more information about the Classics and Ancient History programme and the current unit offerings please visit the following:
**About the opportunity**

**To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate**:

- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline (Classics and Ancient History) or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline
- Demonstrated ability to utilise innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses
- A demonstrable track record (relative to opportunity) of excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles, refereed book chapters, or academic mongraphs,
- Evidence of successful supervision or co-supervision of HDR (postgrad) students, relative to opportunity, or potential to supervise HDR students
- Demonstrable experience of participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD [Lecturer (Classics and Ancient History)] [517359.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. Please include contact details of three referees.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 9 June 2024**

This position is open to international applicants.

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