The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia is seeking applications for a renewable three-year Lecturer position in Latin Language and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, to commence July 1, 2025. The teaching load for this position is eight 3-credit courses per year, and the successful candidate will also participate in departmental service, events, and initiatives.  Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Classical Studies or a related field. 

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association, Lecturer positions at UBC are appointments without review (i.e. non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will entail a probationary first year. The expected pay range for this position is $6,867 – $8,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching and will be able to maintain and grow our strong undergraduate Latin language program. They will also demonstrate the ability to retain and build student engagement in large lecture classes. Additional desirable areas of teaching expertise include: Greek and Roman mythology, Ancient Greek language, etymology, classical reception, online teaching. We especially welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and decolonization through teaching, course development, or service. 

Enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of AMNE, Dr. Michael Griffin, at amne.manager@ubc.ca.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 25, 2025. Applicants should apply through AMNE’s Internal Resources website at: https://amne.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/2025-three-year-lecturer-renewable-in-latin-language-and-ancient-mediterranean-studies/ 

For this application, please submit the following documents in PDF format as separate files (max. size 15 MB each):

1. A letter of application (1-2 pages)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching dossier, including:

1. List of courses previously taught, including format and approximate enrolment. 
2. A statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1-2 pages)
3. Sample teaching materials: two course syllabuses designed by the candidate reflecting their teaching range, with examples of assessments (e.g. assignment descriptions, essay prompts, evaluation criteria) for those courses. 
4. Teaching evaluations (peer and/or student) for up to three courses.

1. A statement about contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. This may include experience or plans for working with a diverse student body, decolonizing curriculum or course design, amplifying marginalized voices, or other initiatives (1-2 pages)

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to have three confidential letters of reference sent directly by their referees and to provide a virtual teaching demonstration. Interviews will be conducted through Zoom.

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://amne.ubc.ca 

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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.