The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a part time (0.6 FTE) Teaching Associate from 01 January 2027 (or as soon as possible). The role will be fixed term for 24 months due to limited funding.
The post offers an opportunity for early career starters to increase their skills through a role in a vibrant and distinguished community of Classicists. Applications are invited from those with an interest in teaching Ancient Greek and Latin. The teaching will principally involve intensive reading classes in Greek and Latin for students without A level qualification or equivalent at entry. The successful applicant will also be expected to take a full part in the Pre-term IG language teaching and as marker and/or assessor of language papers across the Tripos. Information about the Faculty can be found at www.classics.cam.ac.uk.
The undergraduate and postgraduate student body in Classics has become increasingly diverse in recent years and we aim to achieve similar diversity among academic staff. Accordingly, the Faculty particularly encourages women and candidates from a Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic background to apply for these vacancies. The University was awarded the Race Equality Charter Bronze award in 2019; the Faculty of Classics was awarded the Athena SWAN Bronze award in 2021.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Evidence of ability to teach Greek and Latin language effectively, and at all relevant levels, including ab initio;
- Evidence of ability to teach Greek and Latin texts from a variety of genres;
- Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Faculty as a whole;
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Informal enquiries about the post is welcomed and can be directed to Dr Rosanna Omitowoju at rso20@cam.ac.uk.
Questions about the application process can be directed to the Schools HR Team at sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date is midnight (BST) on Sunday 18 October 2026. Interviews are planned for Friday 06 November 2026, subject to change.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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