Job: Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia -UW-Madison

The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) invites applications for the position of Associate Director. Directed by Professor Kathryn Hendley, CREECA is a longstanding interdisciplinary program designed to foster new knowledge and understanding of Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia. CREECA serves as a community resource through coordinated outreach activities, and trains scholars through a range of educational programs. CREECA advised students at the undergraduate and graduate level, sponsors conferences, lectures, seminars, and supports faculty research. It is one of the constituent programs of the International Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The Associate Director of CREECA will be the lead academic staff employee of the program with broad management and supervisory responsibilities. The Associate Director will also teach at the university and be expected to conduct his or her own research. The primary duties are:

• Work with the faculty Director of CREECA to develop CREECA policy and strengthen the CREECA program=s capacity to fulfill its core mission.
• Manage the CREECA Department of Education Title VI program activities, including an annual budget currently in the range of $190,000 per year and annual FLAS fellowships worth approximately $129,000 per year. Supervise CREECA staff (secretarial, graduate project assistants, financial specialist, and student help) for on-going program activities.
• Develop and manage the CREECA seminar series, and oversee the writing and editing of CREECA=s bimonthly newsletter.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students interested in Russian, East European, and Central Asian studies, including MA students and students registered for the certificate programs.
• Assist the Director with the development of CREECA fund-raising strategies and write grant proposals for extramural funding to support CREECA programming and student fellowships.
• Develop CREECA outreach programming plans and supervise outreach staff in the delivery of outreach services to local, state, regional, and national audiences.
• Represent the Director and CREECA in meetings and committees on campus and at national/international venues as appropriate.
• Teach two courses during the academic year related to the region, selected each year in conjunction with the Director and the appropriate campus department.

Qualifications:

• Ability in budget and program management (experience preferred)
• Ability in extramural grant preparation (experience preferred)
• Ph.D. degree in Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies (East European social science specialization preferred)
• University teaching experience preferred

Position Information:

The position will be a limited term UW-Madison academic staff position carrying the employment title of Assistant Faculty Associate and a working title of Associate Director. The annual 12-month salary for the position will be minimum $43,000. The position carries with it state employment benefits including health insurance and state retirement. The position is subject to the availability of federal funding effective August 15, 2000.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should write a letter of interest indicating their qualifications and submit it with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. The ensure consideration, applications should be received by July 1, 2000. Applications should be sent to: Professor Kathryn Hendley, CREECA, 210 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706.

Questions about the position and the CREECA program may be directed to Professor Kathryn Hendley at 608-263-5135.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should be aware that, under the Wisconsin State Open Records law, unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request, and finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Last updated:    May 2000

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