Lecturer in Classical Studies - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University UK

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Description

Unit:
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)

Salary:
£43,414 to £51,805 per annum, pro-rata


Location:
Milton Keynes


Please quote reference: 20637

Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2024, Part Time Position (18.5 hours per week)


Closing Date: 24 January, :00


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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.


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 distancelearning 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

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 include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.


How to apply
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: , quoting the vacancy reference above.

  • A covering letter in which you set out precisely the evidence of how you meet the person specification (addressing each element in turn) and what you can bring to this post
  • A curriculum vitae that includes details of academic qualifications, teaching, management and research experience, grants received and publications
Remember to attach your covering letter and CV as
ONE DOCUMENT.
Closing date: 24 January 2023, 12:00 (noon)


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We offer a range of inclusive employment policies which include family and carer friendly flexible working arrangements and have many supportive staff networks and wellbeing services. We also endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
Our Staff Benefits** page under Employment provides further links and information.
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