University of Pittsburgh seeks REES Associate Director

[Peirce, Gina M]

The Center for Russian & East European Studies (REES) at the University of Pittsburgh seeks to fill the position of Associate Director.  REES is a Title VI National Resource Center that works with faculty, students and staff throughout the University, including the humanities, social sciences and professional schools; organizes an educational outreach program for the local community and tri-state region; maintains a wide network of international exchanges; helps support the annual Slavic and East European Summer Language Institute; and publishes the Carl Beck Papers in Russian & East European Studies.  The Associate Director reports to the Director of REES and works with the Director and REES staff to design, develop and administer the Title VI program and all other activities of REES.  Other duties include liaison with faculty and graduate and professional school students; with the University administration; and with public and private groups, locally, nationally and intern!
 ationally; as well as representing REES when asked to do so by the Director.  The Associate Director advises graduate and professional school students in the REES Graduate Certificate programs.  Some national and international travel is required.  This is a full-time administrative position, but limited adjunct teaching may be possible.

Requirements: Advanced degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred); substantial professional knowledge of or experience working in Russian, East European or Eurasian affairs; competence in at least one REES-area language (preferably Russian or another Slavic language); administrative skills and organizational ability; demonstrated writing skills; and the interpersonal skills to work well with students, faculty, university administrators, external program officers, foreign visitors and others.  University administrative experience preferred.  The appointment will begin on August 1, 2008.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent benefits package.  Review of applications will begin on April 11, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please visit the University's Human Resources website at www.hr.pitt.edu to apply.  In addition to the application, please be sure to submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of administrative and research experience, and reference letters as attachments.

The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital, veteran, or handicapped status.  This is a commitment made by the University, and is in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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Gina M. Peirce
Assistant Director
Center for Russian and East European Studies
University of Pittsburgh
4414 Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 648-2290
Fax: (412) 648-7002

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