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Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies, Modern Greek History, York University, Toronto, Canada
Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Culture, Wayne State University, Detroit
Visiting Chair in Modern Greek Studies, McGill University, Montreal Canada
Professorship in Byzantine Studies University of Vienna, Austria
Instructorship in Modern Greek (part-time, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
Full-time non-tenure track Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
President (Chief Executive Officer), The American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece
Resident Curator/Manager of Collections, Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, Chicago
Language Experts (Translators, Editors, Reviewers), Rosetta Stone.
Language Experts (Translators, Editors, Reviewers), Rosetta Stone.
Medical translation, Modern Greek-English, Pacific Interpreters.
Half-time adminstrative position in Modern Greek Studies, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies, Modern Greek History, York University, Toronto, Canada
York University
Department of History (Arts)
HELLENIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION CHAIR IN HELLENIC STUDIES MODERN GREEK HISTORY
The Department of History (Faculty of Arts) invites applications for the Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies at the rank of Associate Professor. The position will commence 1 July 2008. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate must be an established scholar in Modern Greek History with specialization in one of three areas: political history, social history, or international relations. Required qualifications include a PhD in History, or equivalent, and an ongoing programme of research and publication in the area of specialization. The successful candidate must have a strong record of achievement in research, teaching, and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is therefore required to be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Chair holder is expected to provide leadership in the Hellenic Studies programme and to contribute to the Graduate Programme in History. The ability to develop links with the broader Hellenic Canadian community will be considered an asset. Fluency in Modern Greek at the near native level and in English is required. The candidate will be appointed to the Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and may be affiliated with the Canadian Centre for German and European Studies. Courses taught will also be part of the European Studies program. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies has been endowed by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation, the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto, and York University. The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair serves to highlight York University's growing interest in Hellenic studies.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, including a curriculum vitae and teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be received no later than 30 November 2007 to: Professor Elizabeth Cohen, Chair, Department of History, Faculty of Arts, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Canada (email: [email protected]; phone 416 736-5123; fax: 416-736-5836).
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Culture, Wayne State University, Detroit
We seek a vibrant colleague to revive a program in Modern Greek language and culture. Ph.D. preferred in an appropriate field. The successful candidate will teach full-time (3 courses each semester), advise students, and have an opportunity to develop new courses in Modern Greek culture. Near-native fluency and evidence of effective teaching experience at the university level is required. This is a non-tenure track position and as such does not require research, but we welcome candidates with a scholarly program, and such a candidate would have access to the same research support as tenure-track faculty. The lecturer will be expected to interact with the local Greek community and to investigate study-abroad options for interested students. Salary, to be determined, will depend on qualifications and experience. The appointment begins in Fall 2008.
Candidates should send a letter describing their qualifications and their interest in the position, along with a c.v., to Professor Kathleen McNamee either at [email protected] or at Classics, Greek, and Latin, 431 Manoogian Hall, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, by November 15th, and they should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by regular mail to the latter address by that date. Wayne State University also requires formal, online application for all positions; instructions are at https://jobs.wayne.edu. Anyone planning to attend the Modern Greek Studies Symposium at Yale University October 18-21, 2007 or the American Philological Association meeting in Chicago January 3-6, 2008 who will be available to meet the departmental representatives attending those meetings should indicate this in the letter of application.�
Visiting Chair in Modern Greek Studies, McGill University, Montreal Canada
The Faculty of Arts at McGill University invites applications for the Phrixos B. Papachristidis Chair in Modern Greek Studies. This is a visiting position, with an appointment of up to three years. The Chair is open with respect to discipline, but preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in modern Greek language and literature. Candidates with other interests in the humanities and social sciences are also encouraged to apply. Fluency in modern Greek is a requirement for the position. The Chair holder will have a mandate to cooperate in the development of a Minor degree in Modern Greek Studies and to collaborate in the development of Montreal's Interuniversity Centre for Neo-Hellenic Studies. Applications should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a sample of written work. The application should also include materials pertinent to the teaching skills of the applicant. The appointment start date is flexible. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2007, and will continue to do so until a suitable candidate is found.
Applications should be sent to: Office of the Dean of Arts, McGill University, 853 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, QC, H3A 2T6. Requests for additional information can be addressed to [email protected].
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The language of instruction at McGill is English, but knowledge of French is an asset.
Professorship in Byzantine Studies University of Vienna, Austria
Faculty for Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna invites applications for a Professorship in Byzantine Studies - Ancillary Disciplines for the Fields of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, expected to start on October 1, 2008.
The Faculty for Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna invites applications for a Professorship in Byzantine Studies - Ancillary Disciplines for the Fields of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies expected to start on October 1, 2008. The appointment is a full-time, permanent position under private law.
Applicants should possess postgraduate qualification beyond the doctoral level; outstanding scientific qualifications in research and teaching pertaining to the discipline; pedagogical and didactic ability; evidence of academic leadership skills; relevant international experience within his/her area of expertise. A relevant teaching qualification (venia docendi) is preferred. The whole breadth of the subject should be represented, as corresponds with the Institute's aims, with particular emphasis on the support and development of ancillary disciplines.
Capability and readiness to teach a full range of subjects in Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees are essential. Experience in carrying out and leading research projects is desired. Written applications quoting reference number 14/72-2006/07, including curriculum vitae, list of publications, and overview of previous teaching and research activities, including work on research projects should be submitted until October 15, 2007 (postal date) to the Dean's Office at the Faculty for Historical and Cultural Studies, Vienna University, Dr. Karl Lueger - Ring 1, A-1010 Vienna. Additionally, applications should be submitted in electronic form (preferably as a pdf) by e-mail to [email protected].
The University of Vienna is an equal opportunities employer and intends to increase the number of female employees, especially in senior positions and among academic staff. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply for the post. In cases where applicants are equally well qualified, female candidates will be preferred.
Instructorship in Modern Greek (part-time, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
Instructorship in Modern Greek (part-time)
Salary 23,002 - 30,013 pounds per annum
The University proposes to appoint a part-time Instructor in Modern Greek in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. The successful candidate will be required to give up to ten hours language instruction in each of the ten weeks of the University's three terms each year. Applicants should be fluent in Modern Greek to native-speaker level, and have recent cultural immersion. They should have a good command of English, and experience of teaching Modern Greek to non-native speakers at all levels, including ab initio students. A university qualification in languages or language teaching would be an advantage. The post is available from 1 September 2007 until 30 June 2008.
Further particulars are available below or from Miss Rhiannon Martyn, 41 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JF ([email protected]).
Further information can also be found on http://www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/recruitment/
The closing date for applications is Monday 9th July 2007 and interviews are expected to take place week beginning 16 July 2007.
Full-time non-tenure track Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
FULL-TIME LECTURER: MODERN GREEK STUDIES
The Center for European Studies (CES) at the University of Florida is conducting a search for a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies to begin Fall 2007. The field of specialization is open and can include any aspect of contemporary Greek language, literature, culture, history, or politics. Ph.D. in a relevant subject area, experience teaching Modern Greek language, and native or near-native fluency in Modern Greek and English are required. Successful finalists will have taught courses in contemporary Greek Studies including aspects of EU-Greek relations and have experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Primary duties will include teaching first and/or second year Modern Greek language and field specific area studies courses, including a course on Greece and the EU, in addition to assisting in the continued growth of the Modern Greek Studies Program at UF. Program building tasks may include community outreach activities, collaboration with the existing on-campus Greek and Greek-American student organizations, and investigating study abroad options.
Send letter of application, CV, a brief writing sample and three letters of recommendation, as well as sample syllabi and teaching evaluations to: Chair, Modern Greek Studies Search, CES, 3324 Turlington Hall, P.O. Box 117342, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611-7342. Review of applications will begin July 20, 2007.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
President (Chief Executive Officer), The American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece
THE AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL OF THESSALONIKI, GREECE
Seeks a
PRESIDENT (Chief Executive Officer) starting Summer 2007 or later in the calendar year
The American Farm School is a private, non profit institution with an operating farm, founded in 1904 and providing agriculturally oriented education at the secondary level for Greek students and at the post-secondary level for students from Greece, the Balkans and beyond.
Description of the position and application instructions are posted on the school's website: www.afs.edu.gr or www.americanfarmschool.org
Please direct inquiries to Charlotte Armstrong at: 1133 Broadway, Suite 1625, New York City, N.Y. 10010 [email protected]
Resident Curator/Manager of Collections, Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, Chicago
Since opening its doors in 1992, the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center in Chicago has become the nation's foremost center of Hellenic history, culture and the arts, where the public can explore the cultural heritage of the Greek immigrant experience in America and examine the influence of Hellenic culture and people from antiquity to the present. HMCC is currently in the first phase of its capital campaign and planning to move into a new 40,000 square-foot facility in 2008.
HMCC is seeking a full-time Resident Curator/Manager of Collections to oversee the daily operations of its exhibitions, archives and to oversee collection-related activities.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Development, planning and exhibitions, including exhibit maintenance and planning for the permanent exhibitions for the museum's new permanent facility.
- Work with the Exhibitions Committee on the development of new exhibitions.
- Collaborate with invited Guest Curators on exhibitions.
- Plan and oversee collection-related activities.
- Develop and/or revise policies and best practices for the HMCC archives.
- Contribute to the development of exhibition related educational programs.
- Recruit, train and supervise part-time archives staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Catalog artifacts, photographs, documents, books, and audio/visual recordings.
- Work with Museum's Executive Director and Museum Board members for outreach to potential collection donors.
- Serve as media spokesperson regarding collections-related issues and activities.
- Grant research.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in either Art History, Cultural History, Ethnic Studies, Modern or Ancient Greek Studies, Museum Studies or other related fields.
- Museum and/or gallery experience.
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Masters degree or higher.
- Excellent English writing skills; fluency and literacy in modern Greek a plus.
- Knowledge of exhibition development, preservation and conservation, and collection development.
- Experience with PastPerfect museum software a plus.
Special consideration will be given to individuals with Greek literacy and experience working with museum collections. The ideal candidate is able to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, and has excellent organizational skills. The position becomes available in October 2006.
Please fax, e-mail or mail a cover letter and resume to: (Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered)
Kathy Smith
Director of Operations
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
801 West Adams, 4th Floor
Chicago, Il 60607
Fax 312 655 1221
E-mail: [email protected]
Language Experts (Translators, Editors, Reviewers), Rosetta Stone.
Job Description:
Rosetta Stone, Ltd., the world's leading language learning software company is currently seeking Language Experts who have native-level fluency in Greek. Language experts work remotely to fill a variety of roles, including those of translators, editors, and pedagogical reviewers. All language experts must currently reside in the United States and hold valid work authorization. When responding, please include details of experience, qualifications, and/or certifications in the following areas:
Translation from English into the target foreign language.
Editing of translations.
Review of translations and other related materials.
Language teaching or other relevant academic background.
Extensive, recent target language exposure.
Required qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Other Desired skills/qualifications
ATA certification is an asset but is not required
A Master's or PHD degree in a relevant field desired but not required.
If interested please submit resume to [email protected]
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
Jennifer Curry
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Pacific Interpreters
707 SW Washington, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
Voice: 877-272-2434
Fax: 503-445-5501
Half-time adminstrative position in Modern Greek Studies, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
A half-time administrative position in Modern Greek Studies is available at San Francisco State University. To view the job posting, Job Number #1017, please visit:
www.sfsu.edu/~hrwww/employment/eob.html
All applications/resumes must be processed by Human Resources, Safety& Risk Management (HR, S&RM) prior to being considered by thehiring department. Applicants are not considered candidates for aposition without having their application/resume first processed by HR, S&RM. For inquiries, please call 415 338-1872, Monday through Friday,9 a.m. -5 p.m.
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