Ad Astra Fellows, University College Dublin, School of Classics
Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellows within the UCD School of Classics.
The UCD School of Classics is a major centre of Classical studies in Ireland, with strong undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in Greek and Roman Civilization, cross-disciplinary collaborations with other subject areas, as well as programmes in the Greek and Latin languages. We have a strong research community of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and Faculty who are recognised internationally. We have a track record in attracting EU and national funding from the IRC and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.
As a partner of the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens, the School is eligible to run fieldwork projects in Greece, and it is also home to the UCD Classical Museum, the only museum in Ireland dedicated to material from the ancient Mediterranean. We invite applications from scholars with a strong research profile and a commitment to teaching and supervision working in any area of Greek or Latin literature, Roman or Greek history, archaeology, or material and visual culture. Applications from candidates with university teaching qualifications, experience in public outreach and research impact, and demonstrable EDI awareness are especially welcome.
Application Procedure
Applications will consist of a cover letter, in which the applicant will describe how their academic and research profile aligns with one or more of the UCD strategic themes (1. Creating a Sustainable Global Society, 2. Transforming through Digital Technology, 3. Building a Healthy World, 4. Empowering Humanity), a complete CV including all research publications and research grants to date together with any publications submitted for publication but not yet published, and the names and the contact details of three potential referees. Further details on the UCD strategic themes can be found at the following link http://www.ucd.ie/adastrafellows/
95 Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) Salary Scale: €58,206 - €92,172 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Closing date: 17.00hrs (Local Irish Time) on 26th May 2023.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Irish Local Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:
https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf
((Note: The Fellow will be appointed for 5 years in the first instance, with a permanency review period after 4 years.
Further details are available at https://www.ucd.ie/adastrafellows/en/ucdcollegeofartsandhumanities/, go to “show more” and open "UCD School of Classics"))