Job Listings in Modern Greek Studies

• Lecturer, Modern Greek Language, Literature, and Culture, University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Foundation for Hellenic Studies-Illinois Chair in Modern Greek Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Teaching Position in the fields of Ancient Greek History/Classical Archaeology , funded by the Onassis Foundation at theDepartment of History at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey
• Teaching Position in the field of Ancient and Modern Greek Language, funded by the Onassis Foundation at theDepartment of History at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey
• Modern Greek Lecturer, Department of Classical Studies, Boston University, Boston, MA
• Director of Publications, American School of Classical Studies, Princeton, New Jersey
• Dean of Students, American College of Greece / DEREE, Athens, Greece
• Assistant Curator for Modern Greek Collections, Princeton University Library, New Jersey
• Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies and Linguistics, Princeton University Library, Princeton, NJ
• Curator, National Hellenic Museum, Chicago
• 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

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Lecturer, Modern Greek Language, Literature, and Culture, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

The Endowed Professorship in Greek Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking a junior scholar to teach Modern Greek Language, Literature, and Culture for the academic year 2010-2011. Courseload 3/3, salary $34,500 (plus benefits), possibility for research allowance. Applications will be reviewed until August 20, 2010. For more information please contact Professor Beth Eckelkamp Email or 314-516-6517).

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Foundation for Hellenic Studies-Illinois Chair in Modern Greek Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks candidates for the Chair of Modern Greek Studies endowed by the Foundation for Hellenic Studies-Illinois. Candidates must have a distinguished scholarly record and be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the departments of Classics and Mediterranean Studies or History. The successful candidate will specialize in Modern Greek literature or Modern Greek history and culture, broadly conceived. Chronological sub-specialties should focus on the post-Byzantine era. Other sub-specialties might include Greek history or literature under the Ottoman Empire, the struggle for independence and the founding of the modern Greek nation-state, literature of the Kingdom of Greece, and Greece and its role in the larger Mediterranean and European world over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a Carnegie Research/Extensive University with 16,000 undergraduates, 6,500 graduate students, and 3,000 professional students. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Appointment is eligible to begin January 1, 2011, but search will remain open until filled. For fullest consideration, application must be received by October 1, 2010. The salary is competitive based on qualifications. Applicants should send a full curriculum vitae and the names and full contact information of four references to:

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Teaching Position .:. Ancient Greek History/Classical Archaeology , funded by the Onassis Foundation .:. Department of History .:. Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey

The Department of History at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, is pleased to announce that it will be recruiting for an academic position to be funded by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation as of the beginning of the next academic year, by the end of September 2010, in the field of Ancient Greek History and/or Classical Archaeology.

The holder of this position will be expected to teach a total of four courses, two each semester. The candidate is required to teach one introductory level and one advanced level or graduate course per semester in the field of Ancient Greek History and Classical Archaeology, pending discussion with the department. The weekly load for any undergraduate course or graduate seminar is three hours. Courses are to be taught entirely in English, and course material, textbooks, and readings need also to be in English. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating their capacity to cover both fields at introductory level.

Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field and excellent command of English should send in their application to the Department of History before August 15, 2010. The application file should include a detailed CV and list of publications, and three recommendations from specialists in the candidate's field. Candidates should also include a detailed syllabus and course description for the introductory course, as well as detailed information on the advanced courses or graduate seminars they wish to propose for consideration. They are also encouraged to include a sample of their written work.

Applications should be sent to:

If necessary, the applications can also be sent in electronic format to history@boun.edu.tr , providing a hardcopy eventually reaches the department.

The final decision will be taken by the department, pending approval of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation.

The position is funded by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation on the basis of a yearly total of 26,000 Euros net. Boğaziçi University will provide the holder of the position with free accommodation for the duration of his/her contract. Recruitment will be made on the basis of a yearly contract. The expected duration of this contract is two years, subject to renewal at the end of the academic year.



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Teaching Position .:. Ancient and Modern Greek Language, funded by the Onassis Foundation .:. Department of History .:. Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey

The Department of History at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey, is pleased to announce that it will be recruiting for an academic position to be funded by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation as of the beginning of the next academic year, by the end of September 2010, in the field of Ancient Greek History and/or Classical Archaeology.

The holder of this position will be expected to teach a total of three courses each semester in both Ancient and Modern Greek Language. The weekly load is four hours for Ancient Greek courses, and four hours for Modern Greek courses. Courses are to be designed for English-speaking students; course material, textbooks, and readings are expected to meet the same requirement.

Candidates with a Master's degree in the field of Ancient or Modern Greek Philology or with a Master's degree in Modern Greek language as a foreign one and excellent command of English should send in their application to the Department of History before August 15, 2010. The application file should include a detailed CV and three recommendations from specialists in the field. Candidates should also include a detailed syllabus and course description for the courses they will be required to teach.

Applications should be sent to:

If necessary, the applications can also be sent in electronic format to history@boun.edu.tr , providing a hardcopy eventually reaches the department.

The final decision will be taken by the department of History, pending approval of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation.

The position is funded by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation on the basis of a yearly total of 26,000 Euros net. Boğaziçi University will provide the holder of the position with free accommodation for the duration of his/her contract. Recruitment will be made on the basis of a yearly contract. The expected duration of this contract is two years, subject to renewal at the end of the academic year.



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Modern Greek Lecturer, Department of Classical Studies, Boston University, Boston, MA

The Dept. of Classical Studies at Boston University seeks applicants for a Lecturer in Modern Greek. Significant experience teaching the language and literature of modern Greece at the college level required; experience in program building desirable. Applicants should hold at least a master's degree in Greek literature or language instruction. Application letters (with c.v.) and 3 letters of reference should be sent to

by April 21, 2010. Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Director of Publications, American School of Classical Studies, Princeton, New Jersey

The primary responsibilities of the Director of Publications include the overall direction and management of the Publications Office; overseeing the assignments of the editorial staff and freelance editors and designers; working with excavation directors and authors to develop and produce assigned monographs; collaborating with the Editor of Hesperia; overseeing marketing and distribution; negotiating financial arrangements with printers and fulfillment agencies; investigating alternative sources of funding for publications; and exploring and developing new avenues--digital or other--for American School publications.

The Director is also expected to oversee staff in the Publications Office; write regularly scheduled performance reviews; create and administer an annual departmental budget; prepare regular reports for the American School Managing Committee, Board of Trustees, and Committee on Publications; and maintain and expand the American School Publications web page. The Director works closely with the chair of the Committee on Publications and reports to the chair of the Managing Committee.

Requirements: BA degree, with an advanced degree preferred; at least five years managerial experience in a publishing environment; background in classical archaeology, Classics, ancient art, or a related field preferred; and demonstrated knowledge of digital publishing and current trends in scholarly communication.

Alongside archaeological exploration, teaching, and research, publication is one of the core missions of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Since its founding in 1881, the American School has published almost 250 books. These include major reports and studies on material culture recovered during excavations at the Athenian Agora, Ancient Corinth, and other sites that are essential reference works for all scholars of the ancient world. Since 1932, the American School has also published the award-winning quarterly journal Hesperia, one of the leading periodicals in the field. The increasingly digital nature of scholarship is transforming the nature of publication in this field, and the Director of Publications contributes to institution-wide initiatives to support new modes of scholarly communication.

The position is full-time, beginning as soon as is mutually convenient. Excellent benefits, pleasant working conditions in the Princeton, New Jersey Publications Office, occasional travel to Greece, and salary commensurate with experience. Application review will begin as of April 14, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and at least two letters of recommendation to:

or e-mail to application@ascsa.org, marked "Publication Job Application" in the subject area.

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.

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Dean of Students, American College of Greece / DEREE, Athens, Greece

THE COLLEGE: Rooted in the ideals and distinctive characteristics of the American educational tradition, the mission of The American College of Greece is to contribute to the advancement of Greece, Hellenic spirit and heritage, and the global community through personally transformative education, scholarship, and service. The College pursues sustained excellence as Greece's premier, comprehensive, independent and non-profit educational institution by continuously integrating American education best practices; creatively blending Greece's unique cultural heritage into the life of the community; developing students as whole persons and informed engaged successful global citizens; and cultivating a community of mutual respect, responsible action and high achievement.

DEREE: DEREE, the higher education division of The American College of Greece enrolls 3,200 students from over 40 countries. It is the only institution in Athens accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and features small class sizes, an accomplished international faculty, and a variety of liberal arts and professional majors. DEREE students can take courses either at the main campus located in Aghia Paraskevi, an Athens suburb, or at the Downtown Athens campus. Graduates join a network of over 33,000 American College of Greece alumni located all over the world.

THE DEAN OF STUDENTS: The Dean of Students is responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and supportive environment that integrates the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of DEREE students. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, the Dean of Students is a member of the Enrollment Management Council. He or she supervises the Director of Student Affairs.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Master's degree with at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in student affairs, preferably in both residential and commuter institutional environments; must be employable in the European Union/Greece; value, support and demonstrate a culture of collaboration and intellectual engagement building opportunities for students to develop independence, responsibility and a global awareness; possess experience in directly overseeing and/or collaborating with all the areas reporting to the Dean; demonstrate knowledge of best practices in student affairs; recognize the importance of balancing student advocacy with overall institutional goals and have the ability to collaborate effectively; exhibit an inclusive style, a passion for working with students, and a good sense of humor; express the desire to be available and visible to the campus community; and have a familiarity with and understanding of the Greek culture.

NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Applications should include a letter outlining the applicant's background, qualifications and vision for the position, curriculum vitae/résumé, and contact information for five professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. >> Apply here or through the at EFL Associate website.

DEREE - The American College of Greece does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring, educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

EFL Associates is assisting with this search. Confidential inquiries and questions may be directed to: Ms. Jan M. Asnicar, Vice President, Higher Education Practice, EFL Associates (913.234.1561 or jasnicar@eflassociates.com).

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Assistant Curator for Modern Greek Collections, Princeton University Library, New Jersey

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Program in Hellenic Studies
http://www.princeton.edu/~hellenic/

The Princeton University Library invites applications for a new two-year position of Assistant Curator for Modern Greek Collections. This post is jointly funded by the Program in Hellenic Studies.

The Assistant Curator will work on a broad array of rare and unique materials at Princeton, under the supervision of the Curator of Manuscripts, the Curator of Rare Books, and other senior professional staff of the Department on projects related to the selection, acquisition, organization, description, cataloging, preservation, digitization, and exhibition of Princeton's growing collections of post-Byzantine bound manuscripts, historical archives, travel journals, documentary photographs, modern literary and publishing archives, and materials related to the Greek Diaspora and Philhellenism. This opportunity will provide someone with a strong academic background with practical training and mentoring relationships to allow the individual selected to pursue a professional career in Greek libraries, archives, or special collections. There will be opportunities for the Assistant Curator to interact with the Program in Hellenic Studies and other Princeton faculty interested in Modern Greek Studies.

Please circulate the announcement below and bring it to the attention of qualified candidates:

http://library.princeton.edu/hr/positions/JobAsstCuratorModernGreekColl.html

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Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies and Linguistics, Princeton University Library, Princeton, NJ

Requisition # 0800707

The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and a dozen specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, modern literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. Please consult the Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information.

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities:
The Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative subject specialist to build library collections and help shape library services in three fields in the humanities at Princeton: Classics, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics. This librarian will also work closely with the Departments of History, Art and Archaeology, and other relevant area and interdisciplinary studies programs. This is one of several subject specialist professional positions devoted to developing and interpreting Princeton's collections. The position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development. Responsibilities include: current and retrospective collection building in all formats; managing sizable acquisitions funds and associated approval plans; advising on preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance, including offsite storage; overseeing collections in study rooms in Firestone Library; and providing specialized research assistance to Princeton University faculty and students, researchers affiliated with neighboring institutions, and visiting scholars from the U.S. and abroad. The librarian also provides instruction in the use of print and electronic materials for philological, literary, cultural, and historical research; creates resource guides and Web sites to assist Princeton researchers; serves as the Library's key liaison to the Department of Classics and the Programs in Hellenic Studies and Linguistics; consults with members of the Technical Services Department to facilitate timely acquisitions and processing of materials to meet academic deadlines; and works closely with staff in Rare Books and Special Collections on acquisitions and to promote use of the wealth of original and specialized material at Princeton. This librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations.

Qualifications:
Required: an ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science, plus an advanced degree in Classics or one of the disciplines associated with this position, or an equivalent combination of education and professional library experience; proficiency in Latin, Greek, and Modern Greek; a minimum of three years of successful experience in a research library. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers especially in the humanities. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the American and European book trades, current and antiquarian, and the changing technological environment in research libraries; they should also demonstrate an interest in developing innovative services for researchers.  

Preferred: successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; experience with cooperative library projects such as the Center for Research Libraries and the Digital Library Federation; and knowledge of the strengths of other research collections, particularly in Classics.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

http://libweb.princeton.edu/hr/positions/JobLibrnClassicsHellenicStudiesLinguistics2008.html

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Curator, National Hellenic Museum

Since opening its doors in 1992, the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago has been dedicated to connecting generations through Hellenic history, culture and the arts. It is a place where the public can explore the cultural heritage of the Greek immigrant experience in America and the influence of Hellenic culture and people from antiquity to the present. The National Hellenic Museum is currently located in a 10,000 square foot loft space in the heart of Chicago's Greektown and has a capital campaign underway for the construction and move into a new 40,000 square-foot facility in 2011.

The National Hellenic Museum is seeking a full-time Curator to plan and oversee the operations of its exhibitions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• -Development, planning and installation of exhibitions
• -Major planning of the exhibitions of the Museum's new facility
• -Work with the Exhibitions Committee on the development of new exhibitions
• -Collaborate with visiting Guest Curators on exhibitions (when needed)
• -Contribute to the development of exhibition related educational programs
• -Serve as media spokesperson regarding current and upcoming exhibitions
• -Work with Museum's Executive Director, Museum staff and HMCC Board of Directors

REQUIRED QUAliFICATIONS:

• -Graduate Degrees in Art History, Cultural History, Ethnic Studies, Modern or Ancient Greek Studies, Museum Studies or other related fields.
• -Museum experience with documented project/exhibitions history
• -Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• -Strong public relations skills
• -Connected to the national Curatorial network/community

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

-Excellent English writing skills; fluency and literacy in modern Greek a plus
• -Knowledge of exhibition development and best practices based on accepted museum guidelines
• -Experience with Past Perfect museum software a plus.

Please fax, e-mail or mail a cover letter and resume to: (Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered)

Fax 312 655 1221

E-mail: ksmith@hellenicmuseum.org

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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.

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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 .

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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

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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

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