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Full or Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Cyprus,
One Year Appointment: Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies, Modern Greek History, York University, Toronto, Canada
Visiting Chair in Modern Greek Studies, McGill University, Montreal Canada
President (Chief Executive Officer), The American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece
Resident Curator/Manager of Collections, Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, Chicago
Medical translation, Modern Greek-English, Pacific Interpreters.
Librarian for Classics, German, Hellenic Studies and Linguistics, Princeton University, NJ
Half-time administrative position in Modern Greek Studies, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
Greek Language Expert, Global Financial Information Center, Oracle India, Bangalore, India.
Program coordinator, Hellenic Studies, Columbia University, New York, NY.


Full or Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Cyprus,
The University of Cyprus announces an opening in Sociology at the rank of Full or Associate Professor. The full announcement in English and Greek can be found at
http://www.ucy.ac.cy/~hrweb/vacanciesg/acstaffg/acstaffg.html . Deadline: May 8th 2008.


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 dean.arts@mcgill.ca.

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.



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 lsommers@amerfarm.org


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: ksmith@hellenicmuseum.org


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


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

Princeton University Library

Princeton, NJ

Requisition # 0700721

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 students and 1,100 faculty members, with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

Required: an ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science, plus an advanced degree in one of the disciplines associated with this position, or an equivalent combination of education and professional library experience; proficiency in Latin, Greek, Modern Greek, and German; a minimum of three years of successful experience in a research library. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers in the humanities and social sciences. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the American and European book trades, current and antiquarian, and the changing technological environment in research libraries; they should also demonstrate an interest in developing innovative services for researchers. Preferred: successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; experience with cooperative library projects such as the Center for Research Libraries and the Digital Library Federation; and knowledge of the strengths of other research collections.'

Compensation and Benefits:

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

Nominations and Applications:

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

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


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

A half-time administrative assistant position at the Center for Modern Greek Studies is open at San Francisco State University. For more information and/or application guidelines and procedures, please consult the following page on the SFSU HR web-site and direct any follow-up inquiries with them only.
To view the job posting, Job Number #1516, please visit:

https://cmsweb.sfsu.edu/psp/HSFPRDF/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL


Greek Language Expert, Global Financial Information Center, Oracle India, Bangalore, India

Greek Language Expert

Job Description The Global Financial Information Center, Oracle India Private Limited is 100% subsidiary of Oracle Corporation. GFIC provides financial services to Oracle subsidiaries in different countries and to Oracle's suppliers and customers from Bangalore, India.

Job Description

* Timely and accurate day-to-day transaction / translation processing activities involving usage of Greek language.

* Translation or transaction processing into the Greek Language or from Greek Language to English.

* Handling and closing escalations on Process related issues

* Taking part in projects, language learning circles and language training.

* Handling language translations/interpretations as and when required.

* Taking part in and driving quality and efficiency projects

* Reporting, analyzing, reviewing metrics to find out root cause and corrective action plan and execution of the same.

* Keen focus on language accuracy and enhancement of language skills of the team.

Skills required:

- Good English communication skills, both oral and written

- Should be comfortable with MS-Office and have good typing skills

- Should be proficient in the Greek language with any industry working experience.

- Excellent co-ordination and team skills AND open to working in shifts

- Should be open to learning, flexible and adaptable to working in India.

Desired Profile: Greek Language Expert.

Good in Reading, writing and Speaking Greek Language.

Flexible to work in shifts.

Need to sign a service agreement with Oracle for a period of 18 months.

The job position is in Bangalore

Nadeem Pasha | Oracle Recruiting| Senior Recruiter –APAC

Direct: 91 80 4108 7579

#12/1&2, Commerce@Mantri, NS Palya, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560076

https://irecruitment.oracle.com

Oracle Recruiting: "Continuously selected by our clients as the exclusive vendor of preeminent talent"


Program coordinator, Hellenic Studies, Columbia University, New York, NY.

Applicants with strong administrative skills, fund raising and creative programming experience please apply!

Here is the link for applicants:

http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=108950

To learn more about job benefits:

http://www.hr.columbia.edu/hr/benefits/page-section.html


Other resources:

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Last modified: March 17, 2008