Lecturer in Classical Studies

Job Location:

Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid

Department:
Classical Studies

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Weekly

Working Hours:

37

Contract Type:
Permanent

Fixed Term

Contract:

End Date:
Not Applicable

Welsh Language:
Not Applicable

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This is an exciting opportunity to join The Open University as a Lecturer in Classical Studies, where you will play a key role in our lively and forward-looking department. You will have the potential to contribute to various aspects of our current and future undergraduate curriculum which ranges widely across the Greek and Roman worlds and beyond, as well as to interdisciplinary modules in the School of Arts and Humanities, and our postgraduate teaching.

You must be motivated by the OU’s unique mission, and by the opportunity to work in teams to produce a wide range of Classical Studies teaching suitable for distance learning. We are looking for a colleague who can write in a lively and engaging style and has the interest and potential to develop innovative distance learning materials. While you should be committed to working across a broad range of the curriculum, you must also demonstrate the ability to deliver excellent teaching in Roman social or cultural history and/or Latin literature as well as beginners' Latin.

You must be an active researcher with a proven track record of original research in the field of Classical Studies (broadly conceived) in line with career stage. Our department also places a high value on public engagement, outreach and impact, and knowledge exchange, and we welcome new colleagues who can support our work in these areas.

You will be expected to contribute to the teaching, research, and administration of the department, School, Faculty and University in the following ways:

Teaching

• To contribute individually and as part of teams to the development, planning and delivery of high quality and successful curriculum at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, in Classical Studies.
• To prepare distance learning materials and assessment suitable for the teaching and learning methodologies used by The Open University, with particular attention to the needs of distance learners.
• To contribute to the presentation of Open University modules. This includes the setting of assessments/examinations, monitoring samples of marking undertaken by Associate Lecturers, membership of examination boards, contributing to Associate Lecturer and student forums, and offering occasional ‘learning events’ which may occur in evenings or at weekends.

Research

• To conduct high quality research on Classical Studies topics (broadly conceived) that will contribute to knowledge and understanding and enhance the department’s research profile.
• To take a collaborative part in fostering the Classical Studies department’s shared and vibrant culture of research and scholarship.
• To seek to make research relevant to teaching and broader audiences as appropriate.

Academic Management

• To take on and perform academic leadership and administrative tasks and play an active part in the School and Faculty, as required by the head of department.
• To comply with all relevant statutory requirements, Codes of Practice, University Policies and Health and Safety Requirements.

• A completed PhD in Classical Studies or a related subject (completed is defined as having a successfully signed qualification at the point of…