Teaching and Research Fellow in Classical Languages and Literature

1 week ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**The Opportunity**:
This post is fixed term (1st September 2025- 31st August 2026) and full-time (35 hours per week)

The salary scale for this post is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum. This post will be appointed at **Grade UE07 Step1**, which is **£40,247**per annum.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- A PhD in Classics or an equivalent field.
- Ability to teach Greek.
- Ability to teach Classical Literature courses at advanced undergraduate level.
- Teaching experience at undergraduate level in Greek and in Classical Literature.Portfolio of excellent research, including in the form of recent or forthcoming publications in the field, commensurate with career stage.

**Click to view a copy of the full**job description**

**Application Information**
- CV
- Cover letter
- Writing sample
- Document indicating plans for teaching as outlined in the job description

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page**(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages**(opens new browser tab).

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held **14 March 2025.



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