Modern Greek Studies Association

Job Listings in Modern Greek Studies

• Lecturer in Modern Greek, University of Illinois — Champaign-Urbana
• Collection Development Librarian for the Blegen Library in Athens

New job listings at Princeton
• Assistant Professor in Byzantine Art and Architecture
• Associate Professional Specialist: Byzantine Medievalist Art Historian


• Greece Program Director, Global Learning Across Borders
• Greek Language Content Expert, Rosetta Stone
• Medical translation, Modern Greek-English, Pacific Interpreters
• Translator/interpreter, Modern Greek-English, Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Also, consider fellowships such as http://www.princeton.edu/hellenic/fellowships/pdrfellowships listed on the MGSA Fellowships Resources page.
• Other Resources

Lecturer in Modern Greek, University of Illinois — Champaign-Urbana

Search extended and revised April 2, 2012

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a three-year, full-time position as Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies with a target start date of 08/16/2012. The position is renewable each year and is contingent on funding and strong performance reviews. Renewal of the position after the third year is contingent on the level of external support generated.

TThe position involves teaching six Modern Greek language and Greek-related courses per year. In addition to teaching duties, the new Lecturer/Instructor will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Modern Greek Studies program on campus, including student and community outreach. The Modern Greek Studies program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the youngest and most dynamic programs on campus. We are seeking a highly competent and dynamic individual who will be able to actively promote Modern Greek Studies and successfully carry out broader liaison responsibilities pertaining to the advancement of Modern Greek studies at the state and national levels. For further information about the program, please see: www.moderngreek.illinois.edu.

RRequired are native or near-native command of Modern Greek, experience teaching Greek as a second language, and Ph.D. in hand by date of appointment for Lecturer title or ABD for Instructor title. Experience with course development and instructional and web technology is highly desirable. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience; full benefits are included.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: application letter, CV, teaching evaluations (if available), and names and contact information for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically upon submission of the application. Only electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted.

To ensure full consideration, all required materials, including letters of reference, must be received no later than April 22, 2012.

For further information please contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. For further information please contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.

Collection Development Librarian for the Blegen Library in Athens

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications for the position of Collection Development Librarian for the Carl W. Blegen Library in Athens. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) is one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions dedicated to the advanced study of all aspects of Greek culture, from antiquity to the present day. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA provides graduate students and scholars from over 180 affiliated North American colleges and universities a base for research and study in Greece. The ASCSA operates two major research libraries in Athens (the Blegen Library and the Gennadius Library), supports archaeological research and excavations in the Ancient Agora of Athens, in Corinth, and elsewhere in Greece, and disseminates information about its research through an active publications program.

The ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate students and scholars in Hellenic studies, from antiquity to the present day. The Blegen Library is a non-circulating library dedicated to the entire field of classical antiquity, with special emphasis on the language, literature, art, history and archaeology of Greece, with over 97,000 volumes, ca. 700 print periodical subscriptions, and ca. 500 electronic subscriptions. The library primarily serves a constituency of North American students and scholars, and there is a large group of international library users, including many Greek scholars.

Key responsibilities of the Collection Development Librarian of the Blegen Library are as follows:

• Undertakes the selection and acquisition of materials and the development of the collection in all languages and all formats.
• Provides research assistance to members of the American School of Classical Studies and visiting researchers who are library users.
• Works closely with colleagues to ensure timely and uninterrupted access to the entire library collection for members and readers.
• Manages the Library's approval plans and publications exchange program.
• Advises the Head Librarian on all matters relating to collection development, maintenance and preservation and participates in the development of relevant policies.

Position requirements:

• Advanced degree in classical archaeology or classics (PhD preferred) with a specialization in ancient Greece.
• Appropriate experience in an academic research library highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Modern Greek and knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin as well as the languages of scholarly research (German, French, Italian, etc.)
• Familiarity with bibliographic tools available for researchers in the field and knowledge of scholarly publishing in the U.S. and Europe.
• Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with digital content management issues.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The position is full-time. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package. Successful candidate will be expected to live and work in Athens, Greece.

Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to :

or email application to kbohrer@ascsa.edu.gr.

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.
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Greece Program Director, Global Learning Across Borders.

Greece Program Director

Global Learning Across Borders (www.global-lab.org) is a non-profit education organization that creates and manages collaborative, cross-cultural learning opportunities in Asia and the Middle East/North Africa for high school students, interim (gap year/bridge year) students, undergraduates, and educators. By connecting global studies curricula with experiential education beyond classroom walls, Global LAB serves those seeking to deepen global awareness through direct experience and interaction at the grassroots level.

Global LAB is expanding its portfolio to include a fall and spring semester program to Greece and plans to launch this inaugural program in the Fall 2009 (mid-September to mid-December). The semester program will include 1-2 program directors and onsite coordinators working with a maximum of 14 gap year and college students. The semester is currently being designed and will include stays in: Athens; the Peloponnese; select, relatively untrammeled Aegean islands; Macedonia; a multi-day trek of Mount Olympus; and will conclude with a week-long experience of Istanbul, Turkey. Basic language instruction, cultural lectures, community service, home-stays, independent study projects, and treks will comprise the core elements of the semester program. Program directors will be responsible for not only managing the profound educational experience of students but also responsible for the health and safety of the group. Directors will evolve the program design, develop contacts with a network of reliable in-country partners (both institutional and individual), facilitate travel logistics, and introduce participants to Hellenic culture, doctrinal and popular Greek Orthodoxy, Greek language, cultures of non-Greek resident communities, history, arts, socioeconomic issues, environmental issues, and current events.

Global LAB seeks applicants with the following experience and skills:

• passion for teaching and learning about Greece
• proficiency in Modern Greek
• substantive travel experience in Greece
• substantive travel experience in Turkey (preferred)
• relevant graduate studies or work/research conducted in Greece
• experience leading experiential programs and facilitating group processes with youth
• excellent organization, planning, and communication skills
• energetic, flexible, and open to rugged living conditions
• training in advanced first aid (WFA or WFR)

Please submit resume including two professional references, experience relating to above requirements, and a cover letter/email to Info@global-lab.org. Global LAB is an equal opportunity employer.

Greek Content Expert, Rosetta Stone.

Rosetta Stone, creator of the award-winning language-learning software, continues to experience over a decade of uninterrupted growth; Inc. Magazine lists Rosetta Stone among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. An industry leader based in Arlington, Va., Rosetta Stone has offices in Harrisonburg, Va., Boulder, Colo., London, and Tokyo, with over 100 retail locations in North America. Rosetta Stone brings together innovative professionals from across the globe to deliver the best technology-based solutions for learning languages.

Do you love poetry by both Frost and Borges? Do you spend your free time painting, working for social change or playing MMORPGs? Do you read the Sunday New York Times each week, then chip away at the crossword until it's done? We are looking for creative problem-solvers who can write and are native-level speakers of one of the languages listed below. We want people who understand narrative structure, know how to craft a well-polished piece of writing, are developing a personal writing style and who have a strong linguistic background in their native language.

In the target language, you will be crafting polished content pieces, which are adaptations of existing stories, but using a limited vocabulary set. At times, we'll also ask for cultural content work from you. You will also edit and decide on the proper use of your language in a separate set of content.

The contract position is limited, part-time (40-60 hours per month) with the potential for a long-term relationship with Rosetta Stone for the best writers. Work can be done remotely, but a two-week training visit to our Harrisonburg, Virginia office in spring 2009 is required.

Candidates must have native-level fluency with a sophisticated understanding of communication in the target language, excellent English skills and creative writing experience. Preferred experience includes translation, adaptation, and/or classroom teaching.

Interested candidates should send a CV or résumé to hgalang@rosettastone.com and aharman@rosettastone.com .

Medical translation, Modern Greek-English, Pacific Interpreters.

The Greek-speaking community currently has an extremely high need for interpreters in the medical industry. Pacific Interpreters is hiring over-the-phone interpreters, preferably with a year of medical interpreting experience.

The typical call is a Greek-speaking patient and an English-speaking doctor needing an interpreter. They call us and we connect them with an interpreter that is scheduled at the time. All of our interpreters are independent contractors; therefore you would have full control over your schedule and we would only call you during the times that you choose.

Please apply online at www.pacificinterpreters.com

Voice: 877-272-2434

Fax: 503-445-5501

Translator/interpreter, Modern Greek-English, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Europe

Translator/interpreter positions available for US citizens fluent in modern Greek in support of US Army missions in Europe. Full-time, competitive salary. For more information please contact nora.dimitrova@ngc.com

Other resources:

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Last modified: April 5, 2012