Associate Lecturer (Academic Level A), Classics

Classification: Academic Level A

Salary package: $89,313 - $112,103 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Part time (0.5FTE), Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this position has an expected end date of up to three (3) years from commencement.

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_Associate Lecturer_Academic Level A.pdf

• Contribute to excellent teaching in Ancient Greek and Latin
• Engage in outstanding research in Ancient Greek and/or Latin language and literature
• Receive exceptional career development mentoring in one of Australia’s leading Classical Studies programs

The appointee is expected to commence in the position on 1 July 2026, or shortly thereafter. This position is based in Canberra.

Position overview

The School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics (SLLL) is seeking to enhance the successful teaching program and strong research profile of the Centre for Classical Studies through the appointment of an Associate Lecturer.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Ancient Greek and Latin at all levels and an active research agenda in any aspect of the languages and literature of Ancient Greece and Rome (this includes language pedagogy). They will be highly motivated, collegial, and collaborative, and expected to contribute to public engagement and service in the Centre and School. They will receive dedicated career development mentoring, including guidance in applying for research funding.

The Centre for Classical Studies teaches three undergraduate majors – Ancient Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies (in translation) – covering Greek and Roman language, literature, history, art, culture, and society from the Bronze Age to the Early Middle Ages. The Centre houses the ANU Classics Museum, a collection of more than 600 artefacts from the ancient Mediterranean world, with a special focus on objects illustrating daily life.

The Centre is focused on cultivating research strengths in areas that contribute to important areas of scholarly and public debate. We currently possess expertise in ancient science and technology, memory, gender, slavery, the environment, politics and government, and object-based learning and museum ethics. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who can extend the Centre’s research expertise in new directions.

The Associate Lecturer, Classics has been established with the support of Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Minchin OAM FAHA, the Kudos Foundation, and ANU Classics donors through the ANU Classics Endowment fund. Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Minchin has contributed many years of dedicated engagement and leadership in Classical Studies at ANU. She is committed, as is the Kudos Foundation to supporting the teaching of Ancient Greek and Latin in Australia, strengthening Ancient Greek and Latin teaching for ANU Classics students and creating opportunities for summer study tours.

College overview

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For more information please contact: Professor Caillan Davenport at caillan.davenport@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing Date: Monday, 25 May 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)