A unique job opportunity in Athens! DIRECTOR- BRITISH SCHOOL AT ATHENS The British School at Athens wishes to appoint a Director, to take up office in succession to Professor Catherine Morgan OBE from 1 October 2015, when she will move to All Souls College, Oxford, as Senior Research Fellow. The School is seeking an established scholar in any field of Hellenic studies, with the energy and vision to lead a dynamic charitable institution with an annual turnover of £1.5m. As one of the British Academy’s network of overseas research institutes, the School exists to promote research of international excellence in all disciplines pertaining to Greek lands, from antiquity to modern times. The post is full-time and residential. Subject to contract, the expectation is that in the normal course of events the Director would serve a term of at least five years. The Directorship may be held on secondment from a UK University or similar institution. The Director is the chief executive, responsible to the London-based Council for all aspects of the management of an institution operating between Britain and Greece for the benefit of the wider UK academic community. As Director, you will: • Develop and coordinate the research strategy of the School, maintaining and enhancing its wide disciplinary range, and facilitating and supporting the research projects sponsored by the School • Develop and foster the academic life of the School • Conduct your own programme of research and publication • Lead the support team in Athens, and maintain appropriate administrative and financial structures within the School • Represent and promote the School in Greece, particularly with the Archaeological Service, the other foreign Schools, and other academic institutions Your qualifications: • A record of distinction and achievement in research and publication in any of the disciplines covered by the School’s remit • Experience of management and a familiarity with strategic planning in an academic or similar institution, and knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector • A strong track record in raising external funding • An ability to engage with people at all levels • Experience of Greece, and a good working knowledge of the Greek language or a plan for acquiring this level of command before taking up post. Full particulars, including details of how you should apply, will be found on the School’s website, bsa.ac.uk, at . Informal enquiries may be made to the Chairman of the School, Professor Malcolm Schofield ([email protected]). Closing date for applications: Friday 19 September 2014 Planned interview date: Thursday 23 October 2014 Nominations are also invited, and should be sent in confidence to the Chairman. In choosing the Director, Council is not restricted to those who apply or are nominated. The British School at Athens is an employer committed to equal opportunities.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:46:00 +0000