Jobs/Jun 28, 2018

Regius Chair of Greek and A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture, Trinity College Dublin

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The School of Histories of Humanities at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for the post of Regius Chair of Greek (1761) and A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture (2017). The post is tenable from 1 August 2019, and arises from the retirement of Professor Brian McGing in 2017. The successful candidate will have an internationally distinguished research profile in any area of Ancient Greek language, literature, philosophy or history, including a substantive publication record and a proven ability to attract external funding. They will have an excellent track record in both undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision. They will have an important strategic role to play in maintaining and developing the high international research standing of the Department of Classics, in attracting outstanding graduate students and in maintaining and building both philanthropic relations and outreach activities. Candidates should have a proven capacity for effective leadership and governance, and will be expected to undertake senior administrative roles at Departmental, School and College levels.