A Regius Professor of Civil Law is due to be appointed by Her Majesty the Queen with effect from 1 October 2005 or such later date as may be arranged, in succession to the late Professor Peter Birks, FBA. A non-stipendiary Fellowship at All Souls is attached to the Professorship.
The Regius Professor of Civil Law is appointed to lecture and give instruction in Roman Law, its principles and history, and in some other branch of law. The appointee will be a scholar of distinction who will exercise leadership in research and develop graduate studies in his or her area of specialization. He or she will also be expected to take a leading part in developing the work of the faculty generally.
Suitably qualified persons wishing to submit their names for consideration are invited to do so not later than 16 May, sending their applications (eleven copies, or one only if from overseas), together with the names and contact details (postal and e-mail addresses and telephone/fax numbers) of three referees who have agreed to act on this occasion, to the Registrar of the University (Mr D. R. Holmes, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD), from whom further particulars of the Professorship may be obtained. The further particulars may also be accessed on the Web (http:/www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/).
The University proposes to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Islamic History. The appointment will run for two years from l October 2005. Candidates should have a primary field of expertise in the social or political history of Islam from its beginnings to c. 1100. Candidates should hold, or be working towards, a doctorate in the field, and be able to provide evidence of published, or soon to be published, research. Candidates should be able to teach and examine Islamic history, including historical texts in Arabic. The post-holder will be required to give lectures, classes, and tutorials in Islamic history and to examine as required.
The salary will be in the range of £19,460 to £25,699 a year.
Further particulars, including details of how to apply, are available online from http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ or from the office of Ms C. Vinnicombe, Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford, OX1 2LE (tel. 01865 288202, fax 01865 278190, e-mail orient@orinst.ox.ac.uk). Applications and references (six hard copies, except from candidates based outside the UK who need send only one), including an application summary sheet, a curriculum vitae, a list of principal publications, and the names and contact details of three referees should reach the Faculty Board Secretary, at the address given above, to arrive not later than 5 p.m. on 14 April. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
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