[Archport] Fwd: POSITION OPENING: DIRECTOR, CYPRUS AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Position Opening: Director, Cyprus American Archaeological Research
Institute
(CAARI), Nicosia, Cyprus - July 2011

The Institute: Founded in 1978, the Cyprus American Archaeological
Research Institute (CAARI) is an American not-for-profit organization
located in Nicosia, Cyprus. The mission of CAARI is to promote the
study and knowledge of Cypriot archaeology and related disciplines.
CAARI is one of the most important centers for the study of
archaeology and related history and culture in the eastern
Mediterranean. Affiliated with
the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) and the Council of
American
Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), CAARI offers international and
Cypriot scholars
comprehensive research facilities through its world-class library and
technical support
facilities. CAARI also conducts lectures, seminars, and symposia for
professional and
lay audiences; offers fellowships for international students and
established scholars; and maintains a residence for overseas students
and scholars. See our website www.caari.org for further information
and job description.

Responsibilities of the Director: The director directs and manages
CAARI's research
center, its staff, and its residence in line with the policies and
decisions of the Board of
Trustees. The director reports to the Executive Committee of CAARI.
The Director's
responsibilities include the on-going development of its library, the
preparation and
implementation of programs of scholarly and public events, supporting
visiting fellows,
and providing services for archaeological projects in Cyprus. The
director works with the
Board of Trustees in broadening U.S. and international interest in
Cypriot studies and on strengthening bonds with the Cypriot community,
as well as with U.S. and European
research institutions. The director works with the Board of Trustees
in preparing
strategic plans for CAARI and assists in fund raising.

Qualifications: Must have substantial knowledge of archaeology in the
eastern
Mediterranean with research experience in Cyprus. Must hold Ph.D. in
archaeology or
related field. Knowledge of modern Greek an asset. Administrative
management
experience, leadership skills, ability to converse with US and
international academe,
strong people skills, good private and public speaking ability.

Compensation: An attractive package of salary and benefits is offered.
Specific terms
negotiable.

Terms of Service: Three year initial contract preferred, with renewal
possible.

Deadline for Application: Application comprising a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a
statement of not more than two pages setting out the candidate's
vision of CAARI as an
American overseas research center, as well as names and contact
information for three
references must be received by September 1, 2010.

Email application to CAARI at following email address: caari@bu.edu.

CAARI is an equal opportunity employer.


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