Teaching Fellow in Roman History

Teaching Fellow in Roman History

Location:

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department:
Classics & Ancient History

Position type:
Fixed term

Duration:
Fixed-term contract until 31st August 2028 (2 years, 0.8 FTE)

Hours:

0.8 FTE

Informal queries about the role can be sent to David Fearn (Head of Department) at .

• Teach undergraduate Roman history, providing pastoral and administrative support.
• Organise and deliver the first‑year core module Roman Culture and Society
  , including study skills sessions.
• Convenor and teacher of an Honours‑level optional module each year (first year:
  The Transformation of Roman Society Under Augustus
  ).
• Develop and teach a Roman History module of your own devising in the second year, in consultation with the Head of Department.
• Offer Latin‑text classes relevant to Honours modules for students with advanced Latin.
• Mark examinations and assessed work, provide constructive feedback and supervise teaching activities.
• Track students’ progress, attend staff meetings, Open Days and participate in outreach with local schools and the public.
• Act as personal tutor to students and undertake administrative duties as requested by the Head of Department.

• Research specialism in Roman imperial history and the ability to teach Roman history, including through texts in the original Latin.
• Experience in classroom teaching, marking, supervising and delivering constructive feedback.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Desire to develop your own teaching materials within the subject prescriptions.
• See attached PDF for detailed experience and skill requirements.

• Attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• On‑site childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Living Wage employer.