DISC: Job Opening Harvard - Ukrainian Res. Instit.

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EDITOR, UKRAINIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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

DUTIES: Individual 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 must apply on-line by March
15, 2005 at the Harvard University employment web-site:
http://atwork.harvard.edu/employment. Bring up the job notice “Requisition
# 22345” 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.

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