CREES

The Ukrainian Catholic University is the only institution of higher learning in Ukraine to offer a religious education, in the tradition of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. It is a dynamic and spiritual environment that seeks to foster intercultural exchange.

The Institute of Ecumenical Studies is devoted to fostering ecumenical dialogue and ecumenical education all over the world. This September (2008), we are launching an international distance learning Master's program in ecumenical studies, offered in English.

The coordinator of the distance-learning program will:

-Maintain communication among the international staff, faculty, and students of the program.

-Be responsible for student affairs on every level: processing of student applications, record-keeping, informing students of acceptance decisions, registration, collecting payments, communication, student assignments, conflict management, coordinating a web forum for students, mailing diplomas, etc.

-Work closely with the program committee to make admissions and graduation decisions, design new courses, revise old courses, and recruit new teachers.

-Continually expand advertising, partnership, and sources of funding for the program.

-Teach an English class within the context of the Master's Program in Ecumenical Studies currently offered at the Institute
Translate and edit documents, articles, and other materials

Location: Lviv, Ukraine
Compensation: $500 per month
Starting date: Late July or early August 2008 (flexible)
Commitment: 1-2 years (flexible)
Education level required: B.A. or B.S., preferably with background in theology

Those interested should contact the current program coordinator:
Lea Oksman
loksman1@gmail.com

In addition to fluent English, knowledge of the following languages is valuable for this position: French, Ukrainian and/or Russian

Contact Info:
Lea Oksman
Project Manager
Institute of Ecumenical Studies
Website: http://www.ecumenicalstudies.org.ua/eng/