Vacancy announcement

[Riley, Maureen DLI-W]

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:
<blocked::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::http://www.usajobs.com> 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

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