31.363, Jobs: Greek, Modern; General Linguistics: Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago

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Subject: 31.363, Jobs: Greek, Modern; General Linguistics: Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago

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Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 03:31:18
From: Maja Sunleaf [msunleaf at uchicago.edu]
Subject: Greek, Modern; General Linguistics: Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago, United States

 
University or Organization: University of Chicago 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/
Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Modern Greek & Associate Director of the Center for Hellenic
Job Rank: Senior Lecturer

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Modern Greek

Required Language(s): Greek, Modern (ell)

Description:

Position Description:

The Department of Linguistics in the Division of the Humanities invites
applications for a Senior Lecturer in Modern Greek and Associate Director of
the newly founded Center for Hellenic Studies. Working under the direction of
the faculty Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies, the selected
candidate will provide administrative support to the Director and will:

- help to develop an interdisciplinary program in modern Greek studies,
- supervise any staff working for the Center,
- manage the resources and budget of the Center,
- organize and promote Center events,
- develop and maintain publicity materials, including a website,
- work to secure grants and other funding sources, and
- cooperate across all areas of the University community to address curricular
and other programmatic needs, including faculty and other academics, staff,
and the Study Abroad office.

The selected candidate will also be expected to teach six courses per year on
the University’s quarter system: a year-long introductory modern Greek
language sequence (three courses) and three other courses in consultation with
the Director of the Center and the Department of Linguistics. The Senior
Lecturer in Modern Greek will also supervise any other academic appointees
teaching in the Modern Greek curriculum.

Qualifications:

A PhD in a relevant field in the humanities or social sciences is required.
The selected candidate will have demonstrated success as a teacher of modern
Greek at the university level as well as the ability to teach and design
curriculum and co-curricular programming in other areas related to Greece and
its culture, history, languages, and people, and to teach general courses in
the University’s Humanities core program. Candidates should also be able to
demonstrate the administrative expertise necessary to support and manage an
interdisciplinary center and to assist with its fundraising and outreach
efforts.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching
statement, teaching or course evaluations if available, and the names and
email addresses of two potential professional references. Applicants must
submit all materials electronically to the University’s Academic Recruitment
site (listed below). All materials for the application must be submitted by
January 31, 2020. For questions about the position please contact Maja Stina
Sunleaf, Linguistics Department Administrator, at msunleaf at uchicago.edu.

Position is contingent on budgetary approval.
The desired starting date for the position is March 1, 2020, with a term of
appointment until June 30, 2022, with possibility of renewal thereafter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
For additional information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application
process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with
their request.



Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/73380 
Contact Information:
	Ms. Maja Sunleaf 
	Email: msunleaf at uchicago.edu 
	Phone: 773-702-8522 


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