Lector position in Greek Language at Yale U.

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MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE LECTOR position, three year term appointment. Council on European Studies, Yale Center for International and Area Studies Yale University, New Haven, CT, 06520 USA

The Council on European Studies of Yale Center for International and Area Studies, in cooperation with the Yale Center for Language Study, announces an opening for a Lector in Modern Greek Language beginning July 1, 2001.

Primary duties include teaching four courses per year including beginning (2 courses) and intermediate (2 courses) Modern Greek in four learning-skill areas -- reading, writing, speaking and listening. In the second and third years of the appointment, duties will include teaching a fifth course, in advanced Greek language, with a focus on modern literary, cultural and/or social topics as appropriate to the appointee's qualifications and expertise.

The lector also will participate in program building of Hellenic Studies at Yale and, specifically, in developing teaching materials. Applicants should have experience in teaching Modern Greek as a second language in a college or university environment and an M.A. or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience with computer-aided language learning methods and in software development is desirable. We prefer a candidate with native or near-native fluency in Greek, strong English skills, demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for in-class language instruction, together with expertise in second-language acquisition.

Lectors are normally appointed for three years with annual renewal based on mid-year performance review. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2001 and continue until search is completed.

Send letter of application, curriculum vita and three letters of recommendation to Nancy Ruther, Associate Director, YCIAS, P.O. Box 208206, New Haven CT 06520, U.S.A.

Submissions by email will be accepted. Send them to brian.carter@yale.edu. AA/EOE; applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

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