Director, Program On Georgian Studies

Basic Qualifications

MA in Political Science or other related field; original research and scholarly publications on Georgia history, culture, literature, and politics; experience managing undergraduate and graduate student assistants; experience making formal scholarly presentations. Must be competent in Georgian language and have significant in-country experience.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: In order to be considered for this position, candidates are required to include a cover letter.

Please apply by May 6 in order to be considered.

This is a term position through June 30, 2025. Continuation of this term past June 30, 2025 is contingent upon available funding.

We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Position Description

• Research Programs: Collaborates with Harvard and Georgia-based scholars on the development and implementation of research projects and partnerships.
  
  Works with Georgian colleagues to identify junior and senior scholars to visit the DC for research. Works with DC librarian to develop cooperation activities with Georgian libraries and archives.

• Student Programs: Identifies and cultivates relationships with Georgia-based businesses and NGOs to establish internship opportunities for Harvard students.
  
  Reviews graduate student research and conference grant applications (with DC team) and makes recommendations on which proposals to fund. Advises and mentors students interested in Georgian studies. Organizes J-term student trips to Georgia; organizes lectures, educational tours, meetings with parliamentarians and civil society activists.

• Events and Outreach: Organizes conferences, panel discussions and seminars for an academic audience.
  
  Advises students on organizing symposia and workshops. Organizes book talks, public lectures, film series, and cultural events for both academic and general public audiences. Presents at conferences and other scholarly events such as ASEEES (Association for Slavic, East European, & Eurasian Studies).

• In collaboration with Davis Center staff, develops a long-term strategy for funding the program beyond June 30, 2025. Research grant funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals to support the program. Meet with potential donors and promote program through active website and social media.

• May be a lecturer in Government or History (dependent lectureship assumed under salary of directorship). May include the supervision of MA theses. Only candidates with a PhD will be considered for a teaching lectureship or advisor role.

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Job Summary

Defines and executes the academic mission of the Program on Georgian Studies. Responsible for developing workplans and implementation strategies; with DC staff evaluates program outputs; prepares annual report to the Davis Center and sponsoring organization. Supervises a program coordinator that provides logistical and administrative support for programs, and a student research assistant that will support research and teaching activities.