Forwarded by Jeremy Butler. For more information, contact [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ The following position in Paris may be of interest to some members of the list. Please direct inquiries to the address at the end of the announcement and please distribute announcement as appropriate to other lists. ______________________________________________________________________ Resident Director Critical Studies Program, Paris, France The Council on International Educational Exchange (Council) seeks applications for the position of Resident Director for Council's Critical Studies Program in Paris, France for the 1997-8 academic year. The Critical Studies Program, begun in 1973, is unique among study abroad programs for American students in Paris. The program, located at the Paris Center for Critical Studies at Place de l'Odeon, offers courses in the contemporary culture of film, literature, philosophy and criticism and draws faculty from the French intellectual scene. The program's primary institutional affiliation is the with the University of Paris III (La Sorbonne-Nouvelle). Program students enroll in a combination of special program courses and regular university courses. All courses are taught in French. The Resident Director (RD) acts as the on-site supervisor of the program, with primary responsibility for ensuring that the courses are of the highest academic quality. In addition, the RD will work with Council staff in New York to develop new program and service options including a French language and culture program with content courses taught in English, a graduate research track, internships and logistical support activities. The RD supervises one full-time administrator. While helping students adjust to the study abroad environment, the RD acts as liaison between students and French faculty as well as between French administrators and Council staff in New York. Preference will be given to those with the following qualifications: 1) Proficiency in the French language. 2) Previous group leadership experience. 3) Prior residence in Paris. 4) Candidates with at least an M.A., Ph.D's or Doctoral Candidates preferred. Concentration in French cultural studies, Literature, Literary Theory, Film, Theater preferred. Previous teaching experience also preferred. 5) Excellent administrative experience and organizational skills including computer knowledge of Windows '95 and Microsoft Office. 6) Candidates available for at least a one-year appointment. To apply, please send letter, c.v. or resume, and contact information for three references as soon as possible to: Karen Dubrule Program Officer - Europe/Russia International Study Programs Council on International Educational Exchange 205 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017-5706 For a complete job description, please send an e-mail to <[log in to unmask]>. No phone calls please. Position open until filled. ****************************************************************** The Council on International Educational Exchange is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Founded in 1947, Council has developed a wide variety of programs and services primarily for students and teachers at secondary through university levels. Today, with over 700 professionals working in 30 countries, Council has become one of the world's leading operators of international exchange programs and related services. Web site - http://www.ciee.org ______________________________________________________________________ ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]