Lecturer in Classical Studies
The Open University (Milton Keynes)
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Lecturer in Classical Studies
Job Ref. 20637
Fixed Term to 30 June 2024, Part Time Position (18.5 hours per week)
£43,414 to £51,805 per annum, pro-rata
Change your career, change lives
The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The role
Classical Studies at The Open University is recruiting a lecturer to play a key role in strengthening and building our inclusive and forward-facing Classical Studies teaching and to contribute to our growing schools outreach programme. The discipline offers a stimulating and supportive intellectual environment for anyone interested in working across different fields of Classical Studies and contributing to the thriving academic community in the Discipline, School and Faculty.
The successful candidate will work in a team presenting and maintaining distance-learning resources across our undergraduate curriculum as well as acting as principal author for a new public facing OpenLearn course on ancient Greek language. They will also support and coordinate activities associated with our Classical Studies schools outreach programme.
In addition to contributing to teaching and outreach within the School of Arts and Humanities, the post-holder will be expected to engage actively in Classical Studies research and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Skills and Experience
Skills and experience essential to the role include:
* Experience of teaching at a range of undergraduate levels in Classical Studies
* Experience of teaching Classical Studies online and/or producing distance-learning materials
* A profile of teaching excellence in Greek language and literature
* The ability and readiness to contribute to the production, maintenance and updating of Classical Studies modules
* An understanding of the latest pedagogical techniques for teaching Classical Studies in HE, including the issues involved in supporting and delivering distance learning programmes
* The ability to contribute to raising the profile of Classical Studies, e.g. through outreach and knowledge exchange activities
Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for candidates.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Emma-Jayne Graham (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>).
If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Donna Elstob at the Resourcing Hub on 01908 653047 or email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!> quoting the reference 20637.
The OU is rooted in social justice principles and therefore seeks to recruit candidates with an understanding of the socio-historical background to inequalities underpinning UK society. We would welcome applications from people from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits<https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/Benefits> include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
For further information on how to apply please visit the posting on the OU jobs page:
Lecturer in Classical Studies | Employment (open.ac.uk)<https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/lecturer-classical-studies-20637>
Closing date: 24 January 2023, 12:00 (noon)
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Lecturer in Classical Studies
Job Ref. 20637
Fixed Term to 30 June 2024, Part Time Position (18.5 hours per week)
£43,414 to £51,805 per annum, pro-rata
Change your career, change lives
The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The role
Classical Studies at The Open University is recruiting a lecturer to play a key role in strengthening and building our inclusive and forward-facing Classical Studies teaching and to contribute to our growing schools outreach programme. The discipline offers a stimulating and supportive intellectual environment for anyone interested in working across different fields of Classical Studies and contributing to the thriving academic community in the Discipline, School and Faculty.
The successful candidate will work in a team presenting and maintaining distance-learning resources across our undergraduate curriculum as well as acting as principal author for a new public facing OpenLearn course on ancient Greek language. They will also support and coordinate activities associated with our Classical Studies schools outreach programme.
In addition to contributing to teaching and outreach within the School of Arts and Humanities, the post-holder will be expected to engage actively in Classical Studies research and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Skills and Experience
Skills and experience essential to the role include:
* Experience of teaching at a range of undergraduate levels in Classical Studies
* Experience of teaching Classical Studies online and/or producing distance-learning materials
* A profile of teaching excellence in Greek language and literature
* The ability and readiness to contribute to the production, maintenance and updating of Classical Studies modules
* An understanding of the latest pedagogical techniques for teaching Classical Studies in HE, including the issues involved in supporting and delivering distance learning programmes
* The ability to contribute to raising the profile of Classical Studies, e.g. through outreach and knowledge exchange activities
Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for candidates.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Emma-Jayne Graham (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>).
If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Donna Elstob at the Resourcing Hub on 01908 653047 or email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!> quoting the reference 20637.
The OU is rooted in social justice principles and therefore seeks to recruit candidates with an understanding of the socio-historical background to inequalities underpinning UK society. We would welcome applications from people from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits<https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/Benefits> include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
For further information on how to apply please visit the posting on the OU jobs page:
Lecturer in Classical Studies | Employment (open.ac.uk)<https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/lecturer-classical-studies-20637>
Closing date: 24 January 2023, 12:00 (noon)