PGTA - Centre for Languages and International Education

Job description

The role is to support the Course Tutor, Dr James R. Cross, in delivering an intensive one-year pre-undergraduate level course (pitched between A-level and first-year undergraduate standard in Classics, taught in translation) aimed at international students who are aiming to enter competitive UK undergraduate degree programmes in the Arts, Humanities and Law. The role involves teaching fortnightly small-group seminars linked to topics covered as part of the syllabus (e.g. Homeric epic; philosophical dialogue; Roman love poetry) and to support students in preparing, writing, and subsequently engaging in oral academic discussion of an individual research essay, the topic of which is agreed individually between the student and the Course Tutor. In addition to the fortnightly seminars, the role requires individual supervision of research essays linked to the applicant's interest/specialism in Classics; various administrative duties; and second-examining students' Oral Exams at the end of the academic year. The role also includes teaching some beginners' Latin language workshops.

Please find further information in the attached Job Description.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
• Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
• After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours;
• Marking students' work;
• Giving feedback to students;
• Supervision of individual research essays;
• Second examining Oral Exams in June 2026

Requirements for role

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Classics / a closely related discipline and experience of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or other examples of facilitating learning and/or leading group activities. Ideally applicants will have a research interest in the ancient Roman world, and should be able to teach beginners' workshops in the Latin language. Applicants should also have an interest in diversity and inclusion as related to the teaching of Classical Civilisation.

How to apply

Please send a CV and brief cover letter/email to Dr Luke Seaber (UPCH Coordinator) – l.seaber@ucl.ac.uk -- by 5pm on Thursday 31st July 2025.