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Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Culture, UCLA

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The Department of Classics at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been authorized to make an appointment to a full-time position in the language and culture of Modern Greece at the rank of Lecturer, effective July 1, 2018, with a minimum of three years of funding earmarked for the position.The appointment will be for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of annual renewal thereafter.

This appointment is part of an initiative to build a new center for Hellenic studies, and the successful candidate will teach Modern Greek language at the introductory and intermediate levels, as well as lecture and seminar courses, with readings in translation, on Greek culture and its influence from antiquity to the present. Experience in language teaching will be a primary desideratum; training in ancient and Byzantine Greek will be welcome, but not required, as will expertise in comparative literature, film studies, and other fields relevant to an understanding of Greek culture. We also welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Applicants should submit the following by 4 December 2017, after which date the search committee will begin to review applications:
• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Sample syllabi
• Sample of scholarly work (no more than 25 pages)
• At least three letters of recommendation
These materials must be submitted online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03342. Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor David Blank, Chair of the Search Committee: blank@ucla.edu . Please cite the reference number for this search in all correspondence: JPF03342.

We plan to interview candidates of interest via teleconference. However, some members of the Search Committee will attend the meetings of the Archaeological Institute of America/Society for Classical Studies in Boston in early January, and informal conversations may be arranged during those meetings, should interested candidates also be in attendance. The successful candidate should plan to have the Ph.D. in hand by the starting date of the appointment.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct)

Tenured position in Modern Greek Studies at the University of Michigan

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The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Departments of Classical Studies and Comparative Literature have been authorized to make an appointment in Modern Greek Studies (C. P. Cavafy Endowed Chair) at the tenured level (Associate Professor or Full Professor) beginning September 1, 2018.

The candidate should be qualified to teach Modern Greek language and culture and comparative literature and to fully participate in the activities of both departments. Expertise may range from literature, theory, and cultural studies to studies in performance, film and new media, translation, visual culture, heritage, and classical receptions.

Deadline for applications: October 1, 2017

Full details in the attachment.

Koraes Professorship of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language and Literature at King's College London

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King’s College London is looking to appoint a leading scholar with an international reputation and research record to the Koraes Professorship of Modern Greek & Byzantine History, Language & Literature, to succeed Professor Roderick Beaton. The closing date for applications is 9 October 2017.

Further details: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BDZ629/koraes-professor-of-modern-greek-and-by...

Chair of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Amsterdam (Marilena Laskaridis Chair)

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An endowed chair in the field of Modern Greek Studies has been established at the University of Amsterdam, on behalf of the Dutch Association for Modern Greek Studies with financial support from the Aikaterini Laskaridis foundation and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus. This is a non-tenured position and requires attendance for one day per week on average. The deadline for applications is 4 May 2017.  For the complete description of the chair and detailed information about the selection procedure, please see:

http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/17-156-endowed-professor-of-modern-greek-studies-marilena-laskaridis-chair.html

Princeton: Assistant Professor in Modern Greek Language, Literature and Culture

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Princeton University's Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies and the Department of Classics invite applications for a tenure-track position (assistant professor) in Modern Greek Language, Literature, and Culture, to begin September 1, 2017. The successful candidate will be appointed full-time in the Department of Classics, with "associated faculty" status in Hellenic Studies. 

We seek a dynamic and productive scholar of the literature and culture of modern Greece (15th century to the present) who is capable of innovative instruction at all levels, from introductory language courses to graduate seminars. The successful candidate will be able to communicate the importance of modern Greek literature to students and colleagues with interests across the humanities. PhD must be completed by start date. 

Applications must include cover letter, curriculum vitae (including language proficiencies), teaching statement, and a sample of research (article or chapter of about 20 pages length). Applicants should ask their referees to write by December 15, 2016, when the review of dossiers will begin. The position is open until filled. 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.  

Position information and application:

jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69279 

Vacancies for development of new Modern Greek GCSE and GCE

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Pearson are currently recruiting people for the development of new GCSE and GCE qualifications in Modern Greek. There are four separate vacancies, with individual role descriptions. For further information contact Patricia Visser, AA Recruitment Adviser at Pearson: patricia.visser@pearson.com

The closing date is 31 July 2016.

Teaching Fellowship in Modern Greek Studies at King's College London

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The Department of Classics at King's College London is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Modern Greek Studies, tenable for 10 months from 01 September 2016. The fellow will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching in Modern Greek Studies in the Department, as well as carry out administrative and pastoral duties as required by the Head of Department.

Candidates should have expertise in the field, and should have experience of teaching in the area.

The selection process will include a panel interview. Interviews are scheduled to be held the week commencing:13/06/2016 (TBC).

To apply for this role, please go to the King's College London HireWire Job Board and register to download and submit the specified application form: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/HE/1061247/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=69612

If you have questions about this role, please contact:

Professor Hugh Bowden
Head of Department
Department of Classics
King's College London
WC2R 2LS

020 7848 2010

Princeton University: Modern Greek Language Lecturer, 2016-17

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The Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time or part-time lecturer position, academic year 2016-17, to teach courses in modern Greek language at the introductory and/or advanced levels.

Teaching load and would depend on enrollments. Some administrative duties may be added to the workload. The successful candidate must have graduate training and/or advanced degree in a relevant discipline or field, as well as demonstrated experience as a teacher of modern Greek as a second language at the college level. Candidates with comparative interests and a commitment to excellence in Modern Greek Studies are encouraged to apply. Expertise in proficiency-based teaching of the modern Greek language would be a useful asset for this position.

Application at: https://jobs.princeton.edu

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including language proficiencies), teaching statement (including two syllabi, one in modern Greek language instruction and one on a Modern Greek Studies topic) and a sample of work (article or chapter of dissertation, 20 pages maximum). Applicants must also supply names of three references and their contact information.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harvard University: vacancy for preceptor in Modern Greek

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Position Description: The Department of the Classics seeks applications for a preceptor in Modern Greek beginning July 2016. The position is renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years, based on performance and curricular need.

The preceptor is expected to offer language classes and to undertake administrative responsibilities in the Program of Modern Greek Studies. The successful applicant should be well versed in the issues of teaching Modern Greek as a foreign language, have experience in teaching all levels of the language, have native or near native proficiency in Modern Greek, and must be able to conduct upper level courses in Modern Greek. Specialization in Modern Greek literature, linguistics and culture, or Greek intellectual history and in teaching Modern Greek as second language is highly desirable. A strong doctoral record is preferred.

Keywords:*
faculty, instructor, lecturer, preceptor, Modern Greek
Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England

Basic Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Classics or related discipline is preferred. Experience in teaching all levels of the language and the ability to conduct upper level courses in Modern Greek is required. Native or near native proficiency in Modern Greek is also required.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than March 31, 2016.

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy)
5. Names and contact information of 3 references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted; prompts will be generated once the candidate’s portion of the application has been submitted, and letters are due by March 1, 2016)

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Information: Professor Mark Schiefsky, Department of the Classics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Contact Email: mjschief@fas.harvard.edu

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