Director
Warburg Institute
University of London - School of Advanced Study

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 details on how to apply, please visit www.london.ac.uk/104.html, email
Ulrecruitlon.ac.uk or call 020 7862 8100 (24 hour), quoting reference
011/10.

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Acting Dean of the School
Professor Mike Edwards mike.edwardssas.ac.uk or to Kim Frost, Director of
Human Resources, Kim.Frostlon.ac.uk or 0207 862 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.

Pursuing equal opportunities and excellence in education.

www.london.ac.uk

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AAS966/director/

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