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Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in Ancient History and Classics to join our dynamic team within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Autumn 2026. As Lecturer in Ancient History and Classics, you will contribute to the teaching of ancient Greco-Roman history and Classics in the School of Historical Studies - this includes our BA Ancient History and Archaeology, BA Classics, BA Classical Studies, as well as MA Classical Civilisation and MA Classics.
Job Responsibility:
Contribute to the teaching of ancient Greco-Roman history and Classics
Programme/module administration
Teaching
Supervision
Assessment
Student support and pastoral care
Supervise doctoral students
Contribute to the School’s research impact and culture
Contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the institution, and the various communities and partners with whom we work and serve
Requirements:
PhD in any area of Ancient History/Classics relating to the ancient Greek world
Research expertise in ancient Greek history, broadly understood (could include the history of Greek-speaking lands under the Roman empire)
Research expertise in ancient Greek literature
Capacity to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching
Capacity to participate actively in curriculum development
Capacity to supervise doctoral students
Capacity to help shape the intellectual life of the academic community
Nice to have:
Experience of collaboration with cultural institutions, whether through research or teaching
Ability to contribute to collaborative teaching programmes or research in areas such as identity, race/ethnicity, or gender