Director, Warburg Institute, University of London
Warburg Institute
School of Advanced Study, University of London
The Warburg Institute occupies a unique place in European intellectual life. It is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the classical tradition, exploring the abiding influence of the ancient world on the art, thought, literature, religion and social customs of Europe and the Near East. It comprises a Library, a Photographic Collection and an Archive, and offers a programme of public lectures, seminars and colloquia, distinguished in-house research and an innovative programme of postgraduate teaching. It is a member-Institute of the University of London’s School of Advanced Study.
Applications for the post of Director are invited from scholars of international standing in areas of study relevant to the Institute. Alongside an excellent record of research and publications, the Director will bring vision along with the ability to provide strong academic and organisational leadership and will develop the Institute’s national role by sustaining and forging productive links with a national and international community of scholars. It is expected that where appropriate a suitably qualified candidate will be appointed to the chair of the History of the Classical Tradition.
The appointee will be accountable to the Dean of the School and will be expected to contribute to the management and governance of the School and to the development of its policies and practices.
For further information about the role, including details of method of application, please download the Further Particulars (http://www.london.ac.uk/2656.html). To apply, please complete the Personal details/Equal Opportunities form, send your CV and a covering letter which details your interest in and suitability for the post to Ulrecruit@lon.ac.uk quoting reference 011/10.
Informal enquiries should be directed to the Acting Dean of the School Professor Mike Edwards mike.edwards@sas.ac.uk or to Kim Frost, Director of Human Resources, Kim.Frost@lon.ac.uk or +44 20 7862 8026.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on 22 March 2010. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 3 June 2010.
The University offers a final salary pension scheme.
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