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Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies, Modern Greek History, York University, Toronto

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

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.

Half-time administrative position in Modern Greek Studies, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.

Assistant Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies, Modern Greek History, York University, Toronto

York University -- Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Department of History invites applications for the Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies. The rank is open. If the initial appointment is at the Assistant Professor level, the candidate will be eligible to be appointed to the chair after receiving promotion to Associate Professor. The position will commence 1 July 2009.

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 Liberal Arts & Professional Studies 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.

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. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.

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 17 November 2008 to:

Assistant Teaching Professor, Modern Greek,
University of Missouri-St. Louis

For appointment within the Department of Anthropology and Languages at University of Missouri-St. Louis. A non-tenure track appointment commencing August 18, 2008 through December 2009 with possibility of renewal. To teach undergraduate regular and on-line courses in Modern Greek language and ancient and modern Greek literature and culture. Also includes advising and other duties in support of the Greek Studies Program as assigned. Minimum requirement of MA or equivalent level degree in Greek literature, culture, or closely-related field and native or near-native fluency in both Greek and English. St. Louis has a vibrant Greek American community and UMSL has an endowed professorship in Greek Studies. This position is a joint appointment with the Center for International Studies, which is the home of the Greek Studies Program. Send C.V., graduate transcripts and 3 letters of reference to:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Instructor in Modern Greek Studies, San Francisco State University, California

Applications are being accepted for an instructor’s position in Modern Greek Studies for the Fall 2008 or the Spring of 2009. We are seeking doctoral candidates or holders of a PhD who specialize in the teaching of Modern Greek language, literature and/or history to teach at least one course in these aforementioned areas in the Modern Greek Studies Program at San Francisco State University.

Degree requirements include an MA, ABD status or a PhD in Modern Greek Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, ESL or Foreign-Language Pedagogy, History, and/or Cultural Studies.  Please send a curriculum vitae, cover letter, three letters of recommendation and sample syllabi to the following by July 31st, 2008:

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. htm

Full-time non-tenure track Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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:

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

THE AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL OF THESSALONIKI, GREECE

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

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)

Fax 312 655 1221

E-mail: ksmith@hellenicmuseum.org

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 fwilson@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

Half-time administrative 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 #1634, 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 the hiring department. Applicants are not considered candidates for a position 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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