Lecturer in Classical Studies (Research, Training and Partnerships) in London

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global. We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange. We are also a federation of 17 world‐class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos.

The Institute of Classical Studies is the UK's national centre for the promotion and facilitation of research in Classics and related disciplines. Along with seven other discipline‐specific research institutes and specialist hubs for Digital Humanities and Public Engagement, it forms part of the School of Advanced Study.

As the only institution that is nationally funded to promote and facilitate research in the humanities, the School of Advanced Study performs a vital role as a driving force for knowledge sharing across the humanities in the UK and beyond. It receives special funding for this purpose.

The Institute of Classical Studies is now recruiting for an open‐ended lectureship in Classical Studies in support of its national mission. The postholder will be an active researcher with a PhD in Classical Studies or a related discipline. They will be supported to develop their own research agenda but will also be responsible for developing and extending the IC's existing researcher training programme, working with key partners such as the Doctoral Centre. They will be expected to develop national and international collaborations with appropriate external partners, including UK classical departments, other institutions such as the British Institutional Research Institutes and the GLAM sector.

The postholder will be located in the Institute of Classical Studies and will report to the ICU Director. The post will offer opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement and networking across the School of Advanced Study's eight institutes and two specialist hubs. The postholder will also work with and be supported by the School of Advanced Study's Doctoral Centre. As a member of academic staff in a world‐leading centre for the promotion and facilitation of research in the humanities, the postholder will have access to an unparalleled network of collaborations and opportunities for professional development. Mentoring will be offered, along with support for achieving Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (if the successful candidate does not already hold such fellowship). Further professional training is available through the University of London Learning and Development.

If you would like a confidential conversation about this opportunity before applying, please contact Dr Kathryn Tempest, Acting Director of the Institute of Classical Studies (kathryn.tempest@sas.ac.uk).

To apply, please submit your application before the closing date at midnight on Thursday 15 January 2026. To be considered for shortlisting, your application must include a full CV and a covering letter. The covering letter should address why you are interested in this role, give examples of your relevant skills and experience in relation to the advertised job description and person specification, and provide a clear vision of what you would bring to the role and to the IC's.

Interviews will be held on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February 2026. Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent. However, they will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings. It is an expectation within the School of Advanced Study that colleagues in student‐facing roles work from the office for a minimum of three days a week during term time.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under‐represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.

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