20.09.2007
Job Openings for Russian Professors and ScholarsPlease note that SRAS bears no affiliation with these institutions - contact them directly with any questions about the jobs. Contact the editor to contribute postings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10/17 The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque invites applications for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision position in Russian language and literature/culture at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2008. Minimum Requirements: 1) Ph.D. by date of appointment. 2) Specialization in Russian Literature/ Culture or Slavic Linguistics, 3) Demonstrable experience in teaching Russian at all levels, 4) Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English. Preferred Qualifications: 1) Potential for scholarly distinction, 2) Ability to teach interdisciplinary topical courses, 3) Evidence of teaching excellence, 4) Collegiality. For best consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2007.
The position will remain open until filled. Please send a signed letter of application, CV, sample course syllabi, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Walter Putnam, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures, 229 Ortega Hall, MS 032080, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/13 ADVISOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT SERVICES Russian & East European Institute Indiana University Position Description This position supports the work of the director, staff, and students of the Russian and East European Institute at Indiana University. Major duties include counseling students on degree requirements, registration, and career planning; recruiting students into degree and intensive language study programs; assisting students in choosing the academic program that best suits their needs; monitoring the job market and identifying internship opportunities for students; and tracking the career paths of program alumni. Duties will also include supervision of the publication of program information that is distributed in written form through departmental brochures, newsletter, and web pages. Qualifications Applicants should be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills, be well-organized, and be computer literate. Master's of Arts is required. Ideal candidate will be familiar with current issues in Russia, East Central Europe, and Central Asia. Previous study of at least one area language required. Previous university administrative experience desirable. Please include a cover letter and resume with your online application and list the contact information for four references on your resume. If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to prepare a mock oral presentation for recruitment of students to the summer intensive language workshop and provide samples of written work. For more information please contact Assistant Director Mark Trotter at martrott@indiana.edu. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/28 Position in 19th century Russian prose
UCLA Assistant/Associate Professor of 19th Century Russian Prose The UCLA Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures has renewed its search for candidates to fill a professorship in Russian literature, broadening it to include appointment at either the junior (Asst. Professor) or mid-rank (Assoc. Professor) level, effective September 2008. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the area of nineteenth-century Russian prose, in particular the works of the major authors of the Realist period.
Strengths in cultural studies, literary theory or the intersections of literature and history, sociology, political science, philosophy or gender studies are desirable, as is familiarity with a second Slavic language and literature, preferably in the South Slavic area. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong research profile and superior pedagogical skills. Native or near native proficiency in English and Russian as well as PhD in hand by the time of appointment are required. Applications should include a cover letter outlining academic profile and research interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2007. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual AATSEEL convention in Chicago, IL. Dec. 27-30, 2007. UCLA is and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and the Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Send applications to: The Search Committee, Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of California, Los Angeles, 322 Humanities Building, Box 951502, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1502. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/20 Beloit College
Position Vacancy Announcement
Newly Created Position Associate Director, Office of International Education General: Reporting to the Director of International Education and working closely with staff members and faculty, the Associate Director's duties fall into two main areas: 1) administrative supports for major projects, including the College's Cities in Transition Program, involving curriculum development in Beloit and abroad, faculty seminars, and supports for student projects, and the College's annual Weissberg Program in International Human Rights and 2) supports for the College's program of study abroad including orientation, safety/security, program management, and oversight of study abroad operations. In conjunction with the Cities in Transition program, the project manager teaches a modular preparatory course for program students preparing to study abroad. This is a full-time calendar-year appointment. The Beloit College Office of International Education is charged with facilitating campus internationalization. As such, it is responsible for off-campus program advising and international student services, including English as a Second Language instruction. It also administers the College's study abroad and exchange programs and facilitates international professional development activities, curriculum development, and other resource development. Duties: 1. The Associate Director provides supports for the Cities in Transition curricular program and the Weissberg Chair Program in International Human Rights: o serves as staff member to the faculty groups responsible for the programs o assists with planning and implementing the programs, including communication, scheduling, publicizing events, facilitating travel and other arrangements, creating and monitoring budgets, and coordinating the arrangements for major events within the programs, o coordinates student grant programs, including publicizing the grants, coordinating the application process, supporting the work of the selection committees, monitoring grant budgets, and reporting outcomes o coordinates faculty development seminars, workshops and other activities, including assisting the director and others planning, preparing and monitoring budgets, publicizing opportunities, assisting faculty facilitating the seminars, scheduling activities, attending activities as possible, and reporting outcomes o in consultation with the director and program faculty, develops and teaches one or more modular courses for students who will participate in Cities in Transition courses while abroad o compiles and make available to program faculty relevant curricular materials o assists in planning and implementation of visits by program faculty to study abroad sites abroad o assists with further project planning and development, including proposal writing 2. The Associate Director provides supports for the College's program of study abroad: o designs study abroad pre-departure orientation materials, designs and implements pre-departure orientation sessions, and maintains and publishes a menu of options for students to build on their study abroad experiences o works with the director, off-campus studies advisor and faculty to identify and promote appropriate programs for Beloit College students and maintains positive and active relationships with selected study abroad providers o is responsible for crisis management related to off-campus study, including making sure emergency response protocols are current and training others to respond effectively and quickly to emergencies as needed o manages selected Beloit College study abroad programs o facilitates the smooth operation of the College's program of off-campus study, including study abroad and domestic programs 3. The Associate Director is responsible for the Office of International Education in the director's absence. 4. The Associate Director engages in activities supporting the goals of the Office of International Education and the Associate Director's own and others' on-going professional development. The Associate Director may, therefore, assume additional duties from time to time. 5. The Associate Director may represent the office and/or college locally, nationally and internationally and will be expected to travel on occasion, including to sites abroad. Skills/Qualifications: 1. Master's required, with a focus relevant to international education. PhD preferred. 2. Minimum three years progressively responsible professional experience in educational administration and teaching relevant to the position. Understanding of international, interdisciplinary and experiential education, particularly in the context of liberal arts education. Understanding of the role of study abroad within liberal arts education. 3. Solid understanding of the field of study abroad and trends in the field. 4. Membership in organizations dedicated to international education a plus. 5. Experience or demonstrated ability to develop and monitor budgets. 6. Experience or demonstrated ability to organize events. 7. Experience or demonstrated ability to review and evaluate student proposals. 8. Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills and the ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and external audiences, both in the U.S. and abroad. 9. Demonstrated initiative and problem solving. 10. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; ability to multi-task. 11. Excellent organizational, management and office skills, including computer proficiency. Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel an asset, as is experience with desk-top publishing and web-page design and maintenance. Experience with budgets and finance preferred. 12. Experience studying or working abroad. 13. Ability to speak at least one modern language other than English and experience living, studying and/or working abroad. Applicants should send a letter of interest and vita, and should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: oiesearch@beloit.edu or OIE Search, International Education, Beloit College, 700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511. The search will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by October 19, 2007. Beloit College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity and urges all interested individuals to apply. AA/EEO Employer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/15 The Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature at the University of Iowa seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professorship in translation studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and take a leading role in Iowa's M.F.A. Program in Literary Translation. Translation M.F.A. students and faculty work regularly with colleagues in the Writers' Workshop, the International Writing Program, and the M.F.A. programs in non-fiction and playwriting, as well as in foreign languages, English, and comparative literature to create a vibrant cross-disciplinary environment for literary translation. The successful applicant will be a translator, scholar, or creative writer with an advanced terminal degree and a proven record of accomplishment. Please submit three letters of recommendation, a CV, two writing samples, and a cover letter to: Translation Studies Search Committee, Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature, E210 AJB, Iowa City IA 52242-2004. All materials must be sent in hard copy. Electronic submissions will not be considered. Review of applications will begin on 10 October 2007, and preliminary interviews will be held at ALTA in Dallas. The Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College, and Department reflect this commitment. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Russell Valentino
Assoc. Professor of Russian & Comparative Literature
Interim Executive Director
Project on Rhetoric of Inquiry
http://poroi.grad.uiowa.edu
University of Iowa
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/13 The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Slavic Cultural Studies, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning Autumn 2008. We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching, specializing in areas such as popular culture/ folklore, religious studies, media studies, ethnicity/diversity/ identity studies, or globalization/transnational studies. Preference will be given to candidates whose work focuses on both Russian and an East Central European culture. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand or have their defense scheduled prior to Autumn 2008. The Department has robust B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs and is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching. Thus, in addition to a strong research profile, the preferred candidate should be a versatile, dedicated teacher with experience in a North American college or university, with a clear commitment to fostering student research and to teaching on both the graduate and the undergraduate levels. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation by November 5, 2007 to the following address: Professor Yana Hashamova,
Chair, Slavic Cultural Studies Search Committee
400 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1340 Review of applications will begin on November 6 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must be available for interviews at the December meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/04 The Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies of the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor, effective Fall 2008 (subject to budgetary approval). Specialization is to be in some area(s) of Slavic literary, linguistic and/or cultural studies, especially from an interdisciplinary or comparative perspective. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in both Russia and the South Slavic/ Balkan region. Appointees are expected to engage in high quality research, be effective classroom teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, college, and The University of Texas at Austin. Teaching duties will include offering undergraduate courses oriented toward non-majors and contributing to the language instruction program, especially in the language(s) of regional specialization. Ph.D. in hand is required. Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a letter of application, statement of scholarly trajectory, transcript of graduate studies, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Professor Thomas Garza, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, 1 University Station, F3600, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712. Priority will be given to complete applications on file by 15 November. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the December AATSEEL meeting in Chicago. The University of Texas at Austin is an AA/EEO employer, and requires all expected hires to undergo a check to exclude criminal background. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/01 19th CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream assistant professor appointment in 19th Century Russian Literature beginning July 1, 2008. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek candidates to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in 19th Century Russian literature (both in Russian and in translation). Excellent (native or near native) knowledge of Russian and English is expected with ability and willingness to contribute to the language teaching sequence when required. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. The candidate must show promise or significant achievement in research and publication in 19th Century Russian literature, and demonstrate excellence in teaching. North American teaching experience is highly desirable. While all areas of specialization are eligible, scholars of poetry, theatre, and Golden Age are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants are requested to send a letter detailing their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a short writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation to: Professor Börje Vähämäki, Acting Chair, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Alumni Hall, 121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4. Completed dossiers should be received in the department by November 15, 2007. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University of Toronto especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8/30 PVL 57133, University of Wisconsin-Madison - The Department of Slavic Languages invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in Russian literature beginning August 2008. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Native or near-native competence in Russian and English required. Good interpersonal and administrative skills. Ability to teach Russian language at all levels and Russian literature at undergraduate and graduate levels. Field of specialization open though preference given to 19th and 20th century prose. Possible secondary specialties also open, though ability to teach any of following a plus: comparative Slavic literatures, medieval period, OCS, 18th century, structure of Russian. Full participation in the undergraduate and graduate missions of the department, including supervision of dissertations. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2007. Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference by mail to: Professor David Bethea, Department of Slavic Languages, 1432 Van Hise Hall, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1525. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/28 Tenure-track position in Russian language and literature/culture at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with an expertise in film or other visual arts. Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Teaching normally includes two language courses and two courses, taught in English, in Russian literature and/or culture. Candidates should be prepared to advise majors as they pursue advanced work in Russian studies. Deadline for submissions is November 2, 2007. Send application letter, CV, one writing sample, and dossier to Professor Catherine Ciepiela, Chair, Department of Russian, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002. Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,600 students and 190 faculty. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The administration, faculty, and student body are committed to attracting talented candidates from groups presently underrepresented on campus.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/24 University of Wisconsin-Madison - The Department of Slavic Languages invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in Russian literature beginning August 2008. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Native or near-native competence in Russian and English required. Good interpersonal and administrative skills. Ability to teach Russian language at all levels and Russian literature at undergraduate and graduate levels. Field of specialization open though preference given to 19th and 20th century prose. Possible secondary specialties also open, though ability to teach any of following a plus: comparative Slavic literatures, medieval period, OCS, 18th century, structure of Russian. Full participation in the undergraduate and graduate missions of the department, including supervision of dissertations. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2007. Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference by mail to: Professor David Bethea, Department of Slavic Languages, 1432 Van Hise Hall, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1525. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/22 Open Rank Positions in Russian Literature at the
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the
University of Chicago The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the University of Chicago seeks to make two appointments in the field of Russian literature with open rank, commencing with the 2008-2009 academic year. Our highest priority is expertise in the Russian novel, drama or poetry, or post-Soviet culture, but other specializations will be considered if informed by an innovative, interdisciplinary approach. Successful senior candidates will have a proven record of excellence in scholarship, teaching and mentoring; junior candidates will demonstrate exceptional promise thereof. Applicants will be expected to teach a range of courses in Russian literature at both graduate and undergraduate levels and participate in Chicago's Core Humanities courses. Precise title of the position will depend upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Please submit at least 3 letters of recommendation, a CV, two samples of scholarly writing, a cover letter and, for junior applicants, graduate school transcripts to: Russian Literature Search Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures University of Chicago 1130 East 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637-1539 All materials must be sent in hard copy. Electronic submissions will not be considered. Review of applications will begin on 30 October 2007, and preliminary interviews will be held at AAASS in New Orleans. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7/31 THE FORD FOUNDATION POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Russia
Moscow, Russia SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Representative directs the Foundation’s activities in Russia, providing overall leadership to the Foundation’s grant-making programs, managing the office in Moscow, and representing the Foundation to various organizations and to members of the public having an interest in the Foundation’s work. Specifically, the Representative assesses political, social, cultural and economic developments in the country for their implications for the Foundation’s programming and grant-making priorities. He/she supervises and works closely with program staff in developing, monitoring and evaluating grants and projects within the office’s major fields of programmatic concern. The Representative prepares and manages the office’s $11.5 million grant and management budgets, oversees all legal matters, and supervises local administrative staff. The Representative maintains effective ties with local leaders, governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations and other donors. The Representative also manages a modest grants portfolio of his/her own. The Representative collaborates with the Foundation’s other representatives in developing strategies and with program staff from around the world in helping shape various aspects of the Foundation’s work globally. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated leadership, planning, management and analytical skills; substantial previous experience in Russia; expertise in one or more areas of the Foundation’s current program interests; knowledge of the country’s history and culture; and in-depth understanding of development and social change processes are required. Fluency in both English and Russian and excellent oral communication skills are also required. An appropriate graduate degree and familiarity with philanthropy are highly desirable. Location: Moscow, Russia Target Date: Summer, 2008 Salary is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided. To apply for the position visit www.fordfound.org/employment or send full application materials (consisting of substantive cover letter, c.v., and a 5-20 page sole-authored writing sample in English) to Ms. S. Ashton at 320 E. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017, USA, by October 15, 2007. Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford
Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7/31 Russian Program Manager Praxis Language Ltd, a leading online language training company, is seeking a speaker of fluent Russian and English to lead RussianSense.com in the position of Program Manager. About RussianSense.com Praxis Language Ltd. blends the best teaching practices with new technologies such as podcasting and social networking, to create a new way of learning languages which is fresh, convenient and effective. The soon to be launched RussianSense.com will join ChinesePod.com and SpanishSense.com as a leader in the field of on-line language training. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team, and leading the academic aspects of the service, including syllabus design and learning object design, through to creating individual lessons, drafting dialogues, doing grammatical analysis, recording audio lessons, publishing content using online systems, and interacting with an online community of students. The program manager will also be responsible for the commercial success of the service, to the extent that this depends on teaching quality and solving users language problems. Requirements The successful candidate must have; Relevant Masters degree (Russian, Linguistics). 3+ years experience teaching Russian as a foreign language. 2+ years experience as a supervisor. Familiarity with basic website technologies (html, databases, etc). Fluent written and spoken English and Russian. Responsible, dedicated, passionate, and creative personality. Good communication skills. Cultural sensitivity. Willing to travel to Shanghai.
For more information, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@praxislanguage.com 7/25 For a research project, RFE/RL is looking to engage, on a free lance basis, experts on the political economy (emphasis on political) of key sectors of the Russian economy: oil, natural gas, metals, aircraft manunfacturing, railroads, telecoms, the nuclear industry, and the military industrial complex. Please send cv and writing samples to: Dr. Donald N Jensen
Director of Research and Analysis
RFE/RL
1201 Connecticut Avenue #1100
Washington, DC 20036
202 457 6947
jensend@rferl.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/25 Woodrow Wilson Center The position of Program Assistant for the East European Studies program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC is currently open. We would be grateful if you could distribute this announcement to eligible candidates! Thank you for your help. Vacancy Announcement number: CK146427KM
Title: Program Assistant (OA)
Pay Plan./Series/Grade: GS-0303-05/06
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens and U.S. civil service merit promotion eligible candidates.
How to Apply: You must apply for this position online through the Office of Personnel Managements web site:http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=59901355 Duties, requirements, benefits application procedures and the full text vacancy announcement can be found at the above link. **please note: application materials submitted to the Woodrow Wilson Center's HR office can not be considered.** East European Studies The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars One Woodrow Wilson Plaza 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004-3027 tel: 202-691-4000
fax: 202-691-4001
www.wilsoncenter.org/ees
Located in the Ronald Reagan Building
Federal Triangle Metro Stop (Blue/Orange) Lines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7/25 IREX, Moscow - Media Development TITLE: Chief of Party (1) and Deputy Chief of Party (1)
REPORTS TO: Media Development Division, Washington, DC
POSITION LOCATION: Moscow, Russia
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all qualified applicants
NOTE: The above position is dependent on funding. ABOUT IREX IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of more than 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries. POSITION DESCRIPTION IREX is seeking a chief of party and a deputy chief of party for a three-year program assisting prospective non-governmental Russian media organizations to become sustainable and independent institutions through support from and interaction with the community of the U.S. and international peer organizations. The Program will facilitate media-sector partnerships between non-governmental organizations in Russia and their counterparts in U.S., Europe and globally. The successful candidate for Chief of Party will provide leadership and overall management of a multi-faceted program. The Deputy Chief of Party will assist the Chief of Party in fulfilling program goals. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Provide leadership, vision and direction for the implementation of all program components – training, technical assistance, grant-giving – and ensure that all proposed program objectives and targets are achieved; Manage and develop a Russian staff, including all long and short-term domestic/ international trainers, consultants and subcontractors; Provide training and technical assistance in discrete topics related to media-sector development; Develop and monitor program work plan, and through regular reports provide briefings and analysis to USAID and IREX headquarters on media sector issues; Maintain effective relations and coordination with program donor and local and international partners. Collaborate with implementing partners to coordinate efforts and share results; and Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Russian government and IREX headquarters. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, diplomatic, and able to adhere to deadlines. Specific qualifications include: English-language fluency required. Working knowledge of Russian strongly preferred; Specific experience working in media, journalism, media development or related fields, particularly in an international context; Successful management of or experience working on donor-funded technical assistance projects for media or civil society development, with preference for USG funded donor experience; Demonstrated understanding of the political and economic situation in Russia; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a multi-national team; Experience living and/or working in Russia a plus; and Master's degree or equivalent work experience. TO APPLY Submit cover letter and resume by August 6, 2007, to: E-mail: resumes@irex.org (Please include MDD/IMPP/COP/SK in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please. EOE.
Sarah Keith | Media Development Division, IREX
2121 K St. NW, Suite 700 | Washington, DC 20037| ( 202-628-8188 x172 | FAX 202-628-8189| * skeith@irex.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7/20/07 The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies is seeking to hire a full-time administrative assistant to support our Associate Director and Student Programs Officer. We would appreciate your assistance in getting the word out to potentially qualified applicants who have both strong administrative and Russian language skills, as well as knowledge of the region. In accordance with Harvard policy, this position is posted internally until Friday, July 27th. This means that before that date, the posting can only be viewed on a Harvard computer. In the meanwhile, you may forward the information below so that potential applicants know to look for the posting when it is made public on the Harvard employment website. Please note that all applications must be submitted via that website, rather than to the Davis Center directly. Thank you very much. Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Harvard University 1730 Cambridge Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 301B Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617.495.4037 Fax: 617.495.8319 http://www.daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu * * * * ** Job Posting: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies **Requisition Number: 30761 **Staff Assistant (III, Specialist) Full-Time; 35 Hours Per Week* *Duties And Responsibilities *Working with the Associate Director and Student Programs Officer, provide a broad range of administrative support for the Center's independent research programs and undergraduate and graduate student programs. Research Programs (fellows and visiting scholars): advertise competitions, correspond with applicants, maintain and develop databases, coordinate evaluation process, appoint scholars, provide support with visa process, act as liaison with Harvard International Office, general administrative and computer support upon arrival, locate housing, welcome and orient scholars, write/publish/update communications related to the research programs including the research directory, bio pages on website and other related written communications. Student Programs: create and maintain applicant and student files, maintain databases including on-going data entry, coordinate student grant awards, collect and organize faculty and course information, assist with projects and other general administrative support to the Student Programs Officer. Assist the Associate Director in a wide range of administrative functions and projects such as: organize and plan small conferences, library and internet research, draft reports and correspondence, take minutes at meetings and organize departmental files. Provide general administrative support to the Center as required. *Required Education, Experience and Skills* College degree with 3-5 years related experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred. Russian proficiency and knowledge of the region is required. Requires excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases (Filemaker Pro or comparable program). Requires excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with particular ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple priorities. *Please visit http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/ to learn more about the Center's programs and activities. * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
06/15/07 The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is establishing a lecturer applicant pool from which it may draw from time to time to fill instructional needs (normally part-time) in the following languages and literatures: Belorussian, Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian/Croatian and Ukrainian. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2007-2008 academic year. Letters of interest, a curriculum vitae and the names of two potential references should be sent to: The Chair, Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of California, Los Angeles, 322 Humanities Bldg., Los Angeles, CA 90095-1502. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
06/20/07 The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the University of Chicago welcomes applications for a full-time, open-rank, non-renewable lecturer position in Russian literature for the 2007-8 academic year. Specialization is open, but applicants will be expected to teach a range of courses in Russian literature at both graduate and undergraduate levels and one introductory course in the humanities for first-year students in the College. Applicants must be at least ABD, though candidates with Ph.D. in hand will be preferred. Precise title of the position will depend upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Please submit at least 3 letters of recommendation, a CV, transcripts, samples of scholarly writing, and a cover letter to: Russian Literature Visitor Search, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures University of Chicago 1130 East 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637-1539 All materials must be sent in hard copy. E-mails and faxes will not be considered. Review of applications will begin on 15 July 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------05/10/07 The Defense Language Institute, Washington Office (DLI-W) has opened a search to fill the following position. There is one position, but hiring will be done at the level appropriate to the successful candidate's qualifications. The position is open to US citizens ONLY who are eligible for a high-level security clearance. Instructor for Russian-English Translation, teaching individualized, specialized, intensive courses in sight translation for Presidential Translators at the Washington-Moscow Direct Communications Link (Moscow-Washington Hot Line MOLINK). Other teaching duties include delivering remedial instruction in Russian grammar as necessary; assigning and correcting student translations (Russian to English) on a broad range of topics (non-technical); regular post-instruction maintenance of sight-translation and written translation skills of MOLINK personnel; curriculum and materials development; organization of and participation in interagency pre-and post-instruction evaluation/certification panels. The faculty member must maintain his/her language skills at high levels and stay informed of current events in Russia and foreign events affecting Russia. Instruction is conducted in an intensive one-on-one setting, four hours/day, five days/week in the Washington, DC office (Crystal City, VA) of DLI. Focus is on acquisition of skills in Russian-to-English sight translation and written translation. Post-instruction maintenance training in both skills is done at MOLINK office, in the same one-on-one setting, four hours/day, four days/week, to include evening hours no later than 2000 hours. Occasional travel to Russia may also be required. For further information on the position or to apply, go to: www.usajobs.com and search for the following Vacancy Announcement Numbers: Vacancy Announcement Number: WTEY07FPS786216-04R
Assistant Professor (Russian Translation)
Vacancy Announcement Number: WTEY07FPS786216-05R
Associate Professor (Russian Translation)
Applications will be accepted until Monday, June 25, 2007
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03/14/07 Summer Teaching Positions in Russian
Beloit College
June 7 - August 10, 2007 A senior instructor and graduate teaching assistants are needed for Beloit College¹s summer intensive Russian program (June 7, 2007 - August 10, 2007). In 2007, we expect to offer first- through fourth-year Russian. Each level, with enrollments ranging from five to twelve students, has one instructor and one graduate teaching assistant. Instructors collaborate with each other, the language coordinator, and the CLS director on curriculum, syllabi, and instruction. Duties include classroom teaching and evaluation, and assistance with organizing cultural activities for the program. Instructors will be expected to live on campus (single occupancy), share lunch and dinner with the students in the dining commons, and be available to students evenings and weekends. Minimum qualifications for senior instructors include an M.A., teaching experience preferably in an immersion environment, superior proficiency in Russian and advanced proficiency in English. An advanced degree in Russian, applied linguistics, or foreign language education is desirable. (For graduate teaching assistants, an M.A. in progress is required). Salary is competitive, and includes room and board. Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for non-citizens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to Patricia L. Zody, Center for Language Studies, Beloit College, 700 College Street, Beloit WI 53511. Applications will not be accepted by e-mail. Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2007, and continue until positions are filled. For more information about the summer language programs, please call 608-363-2277 or visit our Web site at http://www.summerlanguages.com. AA/EEO Employer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03/06/07 Job Advertisement: University of Pittsburgh The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure-stream Lectureship to begin September 1, 2007. Initial appointment will be for three years, with the possibility of renewal. The new Lecturer will serve as the departmental Russian Language Coordinator and will teach a combination of language and non-language courses. Applicants must have 1) superior Russian language proficiency suitable for teaching language at all levels as well as content-based courses in Russian and 2) superior English language proficiency suitable for teaching both small seminars and large lecture courses in English. PhD in hand by the beginning of the autumn 2007 semester strongly preferred. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional letters of reference to Ms. Christine Metil, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Application materials should address qualifications and experience with both teaching and coordination/supervision. The application deadline is April 1. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.
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