Job Listing at Ukr. Res. Institute, Harvard University

[Tymish Holowinsky]

Publications Coordinator - Editor, Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard
University

The Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University is currently
accepting applications for the full-time position of Publications
Coordinator - Editor.

Duties: Manages and edits the scholarly journal, Harvard Ukrainian Studies.
Actively solicits and receives submissions. Works with prospective authors
and maintains regular contact with them. Has direct contact with HURI’s
Editorial Board. Conceptualizes forthcoming thematic issues for
consideration by the editorial board. Sits on the editorial board and
implements its decisions. In addition to duties related to HUS, works on
various monograph projects as assigned by the Institute’s Manager of
Publications. Reports to Institute’s Manager of Publications in matters
involving administrative priorities, production time-lines, and other
publication operations projects.

Requirements:  PhD in Slavic and East European studies; concentration in
Ukrainian studies strongly preferred.  Demonstrated scholarly and academic
experience.  Demonstrated native or near native fluency in English.
Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian preferably in an editorial context.
Proficiency in other Slavic languages (Russian, Polish).  Translation and
editing experience from Ukrainian into English a plus.
Two to five years related experience in a publishing environment,
preferably handling scholarly monographs or academic journal.  Proven
project management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Strong copy-
editing and proofing skills in major manuals of style, including
familiarity with CMS (15th ed.), and good transliteration skills (and
knowledge both of IPA and LC romanization for various languages).
Excellent organizational abilities. Excellent interpersonal and
communications skills. Ability to interact flexibly and openly with a wide
variety of authors and editors. Familiarity with Mac and PC desktop
publishing software. Willingness to travel to academic conferences (about
two /year).]

Application Process:  Interested individuals should send their resume and
cover letter by June 30, 2004 to Harvard University, Resume Processing
Center, Job Requisition # 19280, 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Individuals may also apply on-line by bringing up the job notice
(Requisition # 19280) on the Harvard University employment web-site:
http://atwork.harvard.edu/employment and use the on-line application
feature described there. Please note that upon submitting credentials,
applicants will become part of Harvard’s applicant database, and may be
considered for other suitable positions at the University.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

If you have any questions:  Contact G. Patton Wright, Publications Manager
at:  gpwright at fas.harvard.edu  or Tymish Holowinsky, Executive Director
at:  holowins at fas.harvard.edu

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