Vol. 19, No. 6	Nov. 7, 1999

#00F031 Assistant Professor of French, Foreign Languages and Literatures-Tenure-track position, full-time, beginning Sept. 1. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D., native or near-native fluency in French and English. Specialization: Foreign language pedagogy. Previous teaching experience and strong commitment to research essential. Knowledge of foreign language technology desirable. DUTIES: Coordinate elementary/ intermediate-level language instruction in French, supervise French instructors and teaching assistants and teach courses in foreign language pedagogy and French language. CONTACT: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, telephone numbers and e-mail address to French Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov 12.

#00F032 Assistant Professor of Spanish, Foreign Languages and Literatures-Tenure-track position, full-time, beginning Sept. 1. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D., native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Specialization: Golden Age Spanish literature. Strong commitment to research and teaching is essential. DUTIES: Teach Spanish language courses at all levels and literature and civilization/culture courses in Spanish and in translation. CONTACT: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcript, telephone numbers and e-mail address to Spanish Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov 12.

#00P047 Accountant (Level 12), International Programs and Special Sessions (IPSS)--The position is funded through IPSS/USAID projects and is contingent on the continuance of USAID funding support. REQUIREMENTS: B.A. or B.S. in economics, business, accounting or related major and two years of related experience. Two years of experience with PC software in communication database management, spreadsheets and word processing. Must be able to work independently and possess excellent written and oral communication skills and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Experience with Quicken software a plus. Must manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. DUTIES: Budget planning and preparation of reports, account administration and coordinate financial procedures. Accounting for projects in multiple currencies. CONTACT: Letters of application with resume should be sent to Alexander Alexandrov, IPSS Annex, 102 East Main St., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct 22.

#00P048 and #00P049 Assistant Program Coordinator, (Level 12), International Programs and Special Sessions (IPSS)-Two positions available. These positions are funded through IPSS/USAID projects and are contingent on the continuance of USAID funding support. REQUIREMENTS: B.A. or B.S. in economics, business, political science or international relations majors a plus but not required. Two years of related work experience, working knowledge of accounting and budget planning/analysis, familiarity with business practices, logistics, supervision and management. Excellent skills in communication, organization, research, analysis and writing. Knowledge of MS Word and Internet resources for research; MS Excel knowledge desired. Familiarity with working with e-mail attachments desired. Ability to work independently and possess written and oral communication skills. Must manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. DUTIES: Assist with recruitment of business advisers for overseas assignments. Perform purchasing, operations management and administrative duties related to the projects and maintain records. Perform liaison duties between the U.S. office, overseas field offices and subcontractors; writing and intensive research to support the field offices and to develop new proposals and projects. CONTACT: Send letters of application with resume to David Solan, IPSS Annex, 102 E. Main St., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct 22.

#00P050 Assistant to the Chair (Level 13), Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management--REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in HRIM or appropriate level of industry experience. Must be familiar with national and regional hospitality organizations. Strong verbal and writing skills essential. Knowledge of Macintosh (Quark Express) a must, with the capability of being administratively self-supporting. DUTIES: Coordinate external and internal faculty and administrative functions, arrange for industry leader visits, donor development, annual career fair, trade shows, grant preparation, newsletters, advisory board meetings and interactions with regional hospitality operators. CONTACT: Applications should be made by letter with accompanying resume and references to Paul Wise, Chair, Search Committee, HRIM, College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct 29.

#00S067 Library Coordinator, Access Services Department/Copy Center (L-06), University Library--Minimum $19,230 per annum. Hours: 1-10 p.m., Sunday; 2:30-10:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Hours vary for winter and summer sessions and semester breaks. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with specialized library-related skills gained from four years of experience of a progressively responsible nature preferred; two years of college course work preferred. Working knowledge of library records, management module of DELCAT and other specialized library databases, and procedures in specific departmental operations; demonstrated ability to perform difficult bibliographic searches in a variety of bibliographic databases and the Internet; demonstrated ability to use intermediate computer techniques in word-processing, spreadsheet, database and web-based applications; comprehensive reading skill in modern foreign language(s) may be required. DUTIES: Supervise student assistants in the Copy Center. Assign and direct work, handle scheduling problems, assist with training and contribute to performance evaluations of students. Provide direct assistance during evening and weekend hours to library users of the copy center, sell copy cards and public borrowers cards, process account transactions, make photocopies and assist library users with photocopy machines. Prepare cash settlement and close out cash register. Tabulate and prepare monthly statistics. DEADLINE: Oct. 11.

#00S041 Staff Assistant (S-06), Mechanical Engineering- Minimum, $19,230 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with four years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience. Additional secretarial training or related education may be substituted for required experience. Associate degree or equivalent college-level course work in business administration or related field preferred. University experience desirable. Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently; knowledge of principles and practices of office management; ability to analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions, plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of other personnel; and demonstrated ability to use advanced techniques in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, FileMaker, and PowerPoint preferred. Must pass typing test (45wpm). DUTIES: Perform complex secretarial and occasional administrative duties. Handle reports, files and policy-related matters of a highly confidential nature, daily inquiries from faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students. Sort mail, type letters, course exams and reports for faculty. Coordinate publication of newsletter. DEADLINE: Oct 11.

#00S068 Library Coordinator, Access Services Department/Copy Center (L-06), University Library- Minimum $10,250 per annum. This is 53.3-percent-time, 20-hour-per-week position. Hours are 12:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday; 5:30-10:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Hours vary for winter and summer sessions and semester breaks. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with specialized library-related skills gained from four years of experience of a progressively responsible nature preferred; two years of college course work preferred. Working knowledge of library records, management module of DELCAT and other specialized library databases, and procedures in specific departmental operations; demonstrated ability to perform difficult bibliographic searches in a variety of bibliographic databases and the Internet; demonstrated ability to use intermediate computer techniques in word-processing, spreadsheet, database and web-based applications; comprehensive reading skill in modern foreign language(s) may be required. DUTIES: Supervise student assistants in the Copy Center during evening and weekend hours, assign and direct work, handle scheduling problems, assist with training, contribute to performance evaluations of students, provides direct assistance during evening and weekend hours to library users of the copy center, sell copy cards and public borrowers cards, process account transactions, make photocopies, and assist library users with photocopy machines. Prepare cash settlement and close out the cash register. Tabulate and prepare monthly statistics. DEADLINE: Oct 11.

#00S069 Library Generalist, Special Collections (L-05), University Library-Minimum $17,945 per annum. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with three years of library experience preferred; two years of college course work preferred. Knowledge of library records, bibliographic networks and databases and procedures in specific departmental operations; basic reading skill in modern foreign language(s) may be required; ability to follow complex written and oral instructions; ability to prepare reports and keep records; high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work independently and devise solutions to problems; computer keyboard skills; demonstrated ability to use intermediate computer techniques in word-processing, spreadsheet, database and web-based applications. DUTIES: Provide in-person and telephone information and assistance to students, faculty, visiting scholars and members of the general public concerning the use of Special Collections materials and bibliographic tools. Supervise Reading Room and use Special Collections materials according to established regulations. Search DELCAT, card catalog, OCLC and other databases for exhibition, acquisition and public service purposes. Create and maintain lists, files, finding aids and related documents using standard office equipment, including microcomputer systems and imaging software. DEADLINE: Oct 11.

#00S070 Senior Secretary (S-05), Individual and Family Studies--Minimum $17,945 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with three years of experience in a secretarial position. Additional secretarial training or related education may be substituted for required experience. Secretarial training and experience in the University environment preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English and proofreading and editing skills. Hands-on experience with electronic information systems, demonstrated ability to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets and use intermediate word processing techniques. Knowledge of academic office practices and procedures and personal computers, using WordPerfect 6. 1, Microsoft Office 97 software, including Word, Excel, Scheduler, Windows 95 and Netscape Communicator. Excellent communication skills, including telephone communication with diverse scholarly groups nationally and internationally. Excellent command of English for editing and technical proofreading. Skills in typing book-length manuscripts including technical terms and tables and in preparing camera-ready copy. Ability to maintain complex filing, prepare reports and grant applications. Must pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Provide secretarial support for professor in one-person office. Draft letters, type general correspondence, scholarly articles, book manuscripts, including tables, involving academic or other specialized terminology, course materials and exams. Proofread articles for scholarly journal. Maintain complex appointment schedule and schedule national and international conferences, lectures and colloquia. Make travel arrangements. Supervise work-study student. DEADLINE: Oct 11.

#00S071 Senior Laboratory Technician I (T-06), Laboratory Animal Care Facility, Office of the Vice Provost for Research- Minimum $19,230 per annum. Requires some weekend and holiday working hours. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in science with four years of experience in technical laboratory work (for employee in laboratory animal care. Two years' supervisory experience working with laboratory animals and American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Animal Technician certification. Related progressive experience beyond a high school diploma or G.E.D. may be substituted for required education or additional related education may be substituted for required experience. In-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures, instrumentation and principles of the appropriate science, scientific math, including conversions; basic computer skills; ability to work independently from oral and written instructions; technical aptitude; and ability to train and instruct others. With or without assistance, must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds. Dexterity in handling delicate and hazardous materials and the ability to accurately discern colors and measure laboratory materials. May require a valid vehicle operator's license and evening, weekend and holiday working hours. DUTIES: Maintain animal facilities and equipment. Administer medical treatment to animals and provide daily care to the laboratory animals. Set up laboratory equipment, schedule tests or experiments and prepare culture media. Prepare samples for analysis and record results of tests and experiments. Instruct, supervise and schedule the work of personnel. DEADLINE: Oct 11.

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