Balliol College seeks to elect a suitably qualified applicant to a Tutorial Fellowship in Latin and Greek Literature, to be held in conjunction with a CUF Lectureship in the Faculty of Classics of Oxford University. The appointment will begin from 1 January 2006, or as soon as possible thereafter. Preference will be given to candidates with a research interest in Latin literature; the Faculty has a particular need for expertise in Latin prose literature. The Fellow will be responsible, jointly with the Fellows in Ancient History and Philosophy, for the organization of College teaching in Classics and its Joint Schools with Modern Languages and Oriental Studies; and will teach tutorials and classes in Greek and Latin literature for all undergraduate years. He/she will also be required to contribute to lecturing, examining, and graduate supervision for the Faculty of Classics, and to carry out advanced research.
The joint salary for the post will be on an age-related scale up to a maximum of £45,707 (subject to an increase which is yet to be agreed). Substantial housing allowances are available for the first six years of a Fellow's appointment. Balliol also operates a Joint Equity Scheme to assist Fellows in the purchase of a house. Further particulars (including details of how to apply) may be obtained from the College Secretary, Balliol College, Oxford, OX1 3BJ (tel. 01865 277738, fax 01865 277803, e-mail college.secretary@balliol.ox.ac.uk) or from the College's website at http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/zadvertisements/.
Applications should be sent to the College Secretary by 15 July. Each application should specify the names and addresses of three referees who should be asked to send references directly to the College Secretary by the closing date.
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