Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the confirmation path position of Lecturer in the Department of Classics.  Candidates should normally have a completed PhD and an established research programme in Greek Literature and Culture. The successful candidate will be expected to have the ability to teach and assume administrative responsibility for Greek Literature and Culture at all undergraduate levels and be available to supervise 400-level research essays, MAs and PhDs. An ability and willingness to teach courses in areas such as civilisation, mythology and cinema would be an advantage.  Expertise in and the willingness to teach ancient Greek and Latin to a high level is required.

Some initial interviews will take place at the January 2004 APA Meeting in San Francisco, but candidates who cannot attend will not be disadvantaged. (Please indicate in your letter of application whether you will be attending the meeting.) The position will be available from 1 July 2004.

Information about the Department of Classics is available online at <http://www.otago.ac.nz/classics>.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Jon Hall, Acting Head, Department of Classics, Tel 64 3 479 8714, Fax 64 3 479 9029, <jon.hall@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> or Professor William Dominik, Department of Classics, Tel 64 3 479 8710, Fax 64 3 479 9029, <william.dominik@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>.

Reference Number: A03/202.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 December 2003.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
For application information and a full job description go to: <http://www.otago.ac.nz/jobs>. Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 64 3 479 8269, Fax 64 3 474 1607, <ling.chong@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.