Russian & Slavic 2012-2013

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'''Уважаемые коллеги! Добро пожаловать! '''The 2012-13 hiring season has arrived.

A few guidelines to keep things neat:

1. Please update the Wiki when you learn about new searches, canceled searches, notifications of interviews, campus interviews, and concluded searches/offers.

2. When adding new searches, please list the institution name in alphabetical order. If an institution is conducting more than one search in the field, list the university and the position name in parentheses beside it, creating two separate entries for updates. Use Header 3 so that the institution will show up in the Contents list below.

3. When updating the status of searches, please give the means by which you learned of the news and also the date, i.e., "Interview scheduled (phone), 12/15/12"; "Search cancelled (word of mouth), January, 2013"; "Rejection (mail), 3/17/13."

To market yourself and promote your CV to academics in the field, you can create a profile in Russian Studies section of Academic Room.

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE USING THIS WIKI?

 * PhD in hand: 20


 * ABD: 8


 * Contemporary:


 * 20th century: 15


 * 19th century: 10


 * Pre-19th century: 1


 * Linguistics: 2


 * TOTAL: 28

Kibitzing - Opinions, Rumors, and Chitchat
(Nov 6.) Hawaii sure sounds nice. Re the Kenyon Mellon grant, I know someone who's done it and enjoyed it. After this academic year, they have three remaining years on the grant (with a max of two years available per hiree).

I wonder whether some of these jobs belong here. Chair in international studies? That doesn't even fit the field, never mind the level. Open-rank searches, ok, but searches for dept chairs and the like? A good number of us have PhDs, but how many of us using the wiki are at advanced levels of our careers? (x2)

Boston University Assistant Professor of Russian Literature

 * Deadline: Oct 19
 * Will be scheduling prelim interviews during AATSEEL in Boston. 11/16
 * Did anybody actually get an invitation to an AATSEEL inteview or is the above just an announcement?

Macalester College Assistant Professor of Russian

 * Assistant Professor and Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian
 * Deadline: Oct 15
 * Received request by email for Skype interview 11/7 x5
 * Was there any indication of whether the Skype interview is for the tenure-track or the VAP position?
 * I strongly suspect that the t-t job at Macalaster is an inside search. They've had the same VAP person there for the past 5-6 years; it wouldn't be a surprise if they finally managed to put together a t-t position and want to hire this person. Just speculating but do check out the department website. (seconded)
 * Thanks for the heads-up above. The situation does seem suspicious.
 * Agreed on the above. But one just never knows with these inside visiting positions. You have to go along with it, just in case. Not that I mean I'd like to wrestle any position away from a happy, productive visitor, but who knows, that person may be on the move & looking elsewhere too. (I only applied for the t-t job, and heard from them about an interview.) Whether widening the net to external candidates is a formality or not, I appreciated the seriousness with which they discussed their search process.
 * Yeah, there is obviously nothing wrong with wanting to make a permanent hire and to see the person who's been there as the top candidate (if that's what's going on). And one never knows for certain that this will end up happening. But one does wish that additional candidates in such cases knew of the possibility and weren't, as it happens in most of such cases, just strung along...

Michigan State University Assistant Professor of Second Language Studies

 * The Second Language Studies (SLS) Program at Michigan State University (sls.msu.edu) invites applications for a tenure-system appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 16, 2013 in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages. SLS faculty oversee and teach in an SLS Ph.D. program, an M.A. TESOL program and an ESL endorsement program. The successful candidate must have expertise primarily in qualitative research with additional experience in mixed-methods research desirable. Preference will be given to candidates whose research is in the area of L2 pragmatics, discourse analysis, classroom-based research, language socialization and/or child L2 learning. Experience with the use of technology as a means of knowledge dissemination in both research and pedagogy is highly desired. The SLS program itself is located in the College of Arts and Letters and is part of a vibrant language community that has benefitted from university support evidenced by the newly established Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA [celta.msu.edu]), an expanding Less Commonly Taught Language program, a nationally-funded Language Resource Center (clear.msu.edu), and world-renowned study abroad initiatives. A Ph.D. by 8/16/2013 is required.


 * Review of applications will begin November 16, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State Human Resources web site (posting #6877): http://jobs.msu.edu/. Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan, and current curriculum vitae as well as the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees who will be contacted for a letter of recommendation. For more information, contact Professor Susan Gass, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages, B-202 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 ([mailto:gass@msu.edu gass@msu.edu]).

Michigan State University Department Chair

 * The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University (linglang.msu.edu) is seeking a dynamic leader and a proven scholar to provide leadership to a diverse and dynamic department. The position is an annualized appointment, beginning August 16, 2013. The successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for vision and operations and will be the voice of the Department and will advocate for the Department at all levels in the university.
 * Requirements: A PhD in one of the programs in the department. Candidates with a strong record of research, publication, and teaching in any departmental area and meriting a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor and with relevant administrative experience will be considered. They should be familiar with and respectful of the range of departmental disciplines, be aware of national and international developments, be open to change and demonstrate the ability to accomplish it strategically, and be alert to interdisciplinary opportunities. They should demonstrate the personal qualities necessary to lead and manage a complex department: namely, the ability to represent the department's interests effectively within the university and in the larger community; the ability to create an environment where information, expertise, and experience are valued and used; the ability to handle administrative detail; the ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans; the interpersonal skills and sensitivity necessary to maintain open communication with faculty, staff, and students; the ability to communicate accurately and effectively departmental concerns and issues to college and university administrators; the ability to delegate responsibilities; and a commitment to an open and inclusive environment for diverse groups.
 * Applicants should include a letter expressing interest in this position describing qualifications and experience, a current curriculum vitae and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 26, 2012 and continue until position is filled.

Middlebury College Assistant Professor of Russian

 * Deadline: Oct 15
 * Request for interview at ASEEES 10/26 x 10

Ohio State University Senior Tenured Position in Russian Culture

 * Deadline: Oct 1

Towson University Assistant Professor of World/Global Literature

 * Deadline: Nov 9
 * Request for additional materials 11/19

University of Georgia Assistant Professor of Russian

 * The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Russian, beginning August 2013. We are seeking a promising scholar and outstanding teacher to become a part of our dynamic Russian program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in 19th- and 20th-century Russian literature and Russian culture, in both Russian and English, as well as Russian language courses at all levels. The teaching load is four courses per year.
 * Requirements: Ph.D. in Russian or Slavic Studies. Candidates should be able to demonstrate scholarly potential, have proven excellence in teaching, and possess native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English. Experience in online instruction and/or the ability to teach courses in a second Slavic language are additional desirable qualifications.
 * Applications should include a cover letter, c.v., writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials to:

Russian Search Committee Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies 201 Joseph E. Brown Hall University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602-6797

Electronic submissions also accepted. Please email all documents as attachments to: [mailto:tplatt@uga.edu tplatt@uga.edu ]. The committee will begin to review applications on December 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

University of Hawai'i at Manoa Assistant Professor of Russian

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Russian (Position #83043)
 * Duties: Teach undergraduate courses in Russian language, literature and culture for the Russian BA, and culture, film and literature in translation for the Undergraduate Certificate in Russian Studies; engage in related research and publication; serve on department/university committees; help maintain and support the Russian Studies program; participate in other professional activities, as appropriate.
 * Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Russian and Slavic Languages and Literature or a closely-related field (Ph.D. must be in hand by start date: August 1, 2013). Excellent knowledge of Russian and English, and outstanding communication skills. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level and evidence of an active research agenda.
 * Desirable Qualifications: Any suitable combination of the following: Evidence of teaching upper division Russian language; ability to work with other university department to promote teaching and research in Russian as well as inter- and intra-university initiatives in Russian; experience in motivating students to study Russian; desire to maintain relations with the Russian and greater communities.

Dr. Paul Chandler, Chair Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 483 Honolulu, HI 96822.
 * Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 * Applications: Send application materials in hard copy (no electronic submissions). Review of applications will begin November 30, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Include letter of application (indicate how you meet the qualifications), current curriculum vitae, contact information for three academic references and recent teaching evaluations.
 * Inquiries: Paul Chandler (808) 956-8828
 * Send to:

University of Illinois at Chicago Assistant Professor of Polish Literary and Cultural Studies

 * The Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks candidates for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of Polish Literary and Cultural Studies, 20th and 21st Century. Specialization in the areas of Visual Culture and Film Studies, Gender Studies, or Translation Studies is particularly welcome. The appointment begins August 16, 2013.


 * The Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies offers an M.A. and Ph.D. in Polish Studies with a special emphasis on 20th and 21st century Polish literature and culture. Applicants should have a substantive research agenda that will contribute to one or more of the department´s existing areas of strength, which include Polish and Russian Modernism and Avant-garde, Polish and Russian Cultural and Visual Studies. The Polish program is especially interested in candidates whose research includes interdisciplinary or comparative approaches. A competitive salary is offered. Preference will be given to candidates with an earned Ph.D., or the equivalent, at the time of application.


 * Applicants must apply on line at https://jobs.uic.edu/. To complete an application, click on the “job board” tab. Applicants are required to submit e-mail addresses for three references within the faculty application. Documents to submit electronically are a current CV and a letter of interest that includes a statement of research and teaching directions. For fullest consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2012. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Illinois at Chicago Director, School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics

 * Deadline: Nov 9

University of Illinois at Chicago Endowed Chair in Russian and East European Intellectual History

 * The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications and nominations for the “Edward and Marianna Thaden Chair in Russian and East European Intellectual History.” We seek a scholar who works on intellectual history, broadly defined, with a focus on Russia, Eastern Europe, Russia’s western borderlands, or ethnic and religious minorities within these regions. The successful candidate will be an associate or full professor and have a strong record of scholarly and teaching accomplishments. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching interests will strengthen one or both of the department’s graduate concentrations: Work, Race and Gender in the Urban World; and Encounters, Ethnographies, and Empires. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a Carnegie Research/Extensive University with 16,000 undergraduates, 6,500 graduate students and 3,000 professional students. Chicago is home to the largest concentration of Russian and East Europeans outside of Europe. The Thaden Chair will join an active interdisciplinary group of scholars and teachers in Central and East European and Slavic Studies. For fullest consideration, applicants must complete an on-line application at https://jobs.uic.edu and attach a letter of application, a c.v., a writing sample, and the names and email addresses of at least three references by December 15, 2012. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information contact Professor Keely Stauter-Halsted, Hejna Chair in the History of Poland and Search Committee Chair, at [mailto:stauterh@uic.edu stauterh@uic.edu ].

University of Iowa Assistant Professor of Migration Studies

 * The Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (DWLLC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor working on cultural exchange and displacement within a comparative context of migration. Applicants in literary and cultural studies or linguistics will be considered to contribute to existing departmental needs and to a new curriculum focused on global cultural processes.


 * The DWLLC at Iowa groups departments with a focus on the literary, linguistic, and cultural studies in world languages. The person hired for this position will be appointed to one of the departments within the DWLLC and must have native or near-native fluency in English and one or more languages appropriate to the appointing department along with the ability and willingness to teach at all levels in that language or languages (including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish) . Ability and interest in interdisciplinary team-teaching are required, along with a Ph.D. defended by August 21, 2013 and evidence of a strong research agenda.


 * Desirable areas of research include migration in relationship to diasporic studies, translation, media and culture, language contact, ethnicity, or gender.


 * The DWLLC is initiating new curricula related to global cultural and linguistic exchange and flows. The person hired for this position will be asked to participate with new and established faculty in the design and delivery of such curricula, including the development of an introductory-level interdisciplinary course in English on world cultures.


 * Candidates should send letter of interest, including teaching interests and experiences as well as research plans, and a curriculum vitae to the Search Committee online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and must submit three e-mail addresses of recommenders online to the same link. Refer to requisition number 61633. Review of applications will begin on December 3rd and continue until the position is filled. Interviews may be conducted by telephone or teleconference.

University of Kansas Open Rank Search: 20/21 Century Russian Literature, Culture, or Film

 * Deadline: Nov 10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Assistant Professor of Russian

 * Deadline: Nov 12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chair Department of Languages and Culture Studies

 * Senior-level twelve-month appointment, beginning July 1, 2013. Salary competitive. The Chair normally teaches one course per semester.


 * Fields of teaching and research are open, but fields in which a language major is offered at UNC Charlotte are preferred. Candidate must have: 1) doctoral degree, 2) academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full-professor, 3) administrative experience in a university setting, and 4) commitment to promote diversity as a value in the department and college. A record of success in securing external funding is highly desirable. The selected candidate will lead a diverse department with numerous programmatic and research goals.


 * Departmental programs include an M.A. degree in Spanish with a track in Language, Literature and Culture and a track in Translating and Translation Studies; MAT degrees in French and German; undergraduate majors and minors in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish; minors in Russian and Classical Studies; and certificate programs in Business Language and in Translating and Translation Studies (both undergraduate and graduate). Other languages taught include Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Latin and Portuguese. The Department has 24 full-time faculty members.


 * The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a doctoral, research intensive university, located in one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas on an expanding modern campus. One of sixteen campuses in one of the oldest public university systems in the United States, UNC Charlotte offers over 26,000 culturally diverse students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences houses 20 departments in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical sciences, and military sciences, as well as eight research centers and institutes and 13 interdisciplinary programs. For additional information about our department, visit our website at http://languages.uncc.edu/


 * All applicants must apply on-line at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: a letter of application describing your vision for the study of foreign languages and cultures, approach to leadership, teaching, and scholarship addressed to Drs. Anabel Buchenau and Michèle Bissière, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee; a copy of the graduate transcript; and a current and complete CV including the names of three referees.

University of Richmond Weinstein Chair in International Studies

 * The University of Richmond invites applications and nominations for the Weinstein Chair in International Studies. This is a tenured position beginning August 2013.

for appointment at the rank of professor in a department related to his or her discipline, and the candidate’s tenure will reside in that department. For more information on the program and resources, please see http://internationalstudies.richmond.edu).
 * Teaching responsibilities will support the International Studies program. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher with at least 10 years of teaching experience and a distinguished record of scholarship in international studies. Candidates must hold the terminal degree and be eligible


 * Applicants should apply online at https://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. They will be asked to supply a curriculum vitae, a summary of current teaching and research interests, and a list of three references. Applications and nominations will be considered beginning November 15, 2012 and will be reviewed until the position is filled. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Professor John Gordon at [mailto:jgordon@richmond.edu jgordon@richmond.edu] or (804) 289-­8341.

Senior Position: Readership in Russian at University of St Andrews

 * School of Modern Languages, £46,846 - £52,706 per annum, Start: 1 January 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.


 * The School of Modern Languages is seeking to appoint a full time Reader in Russian. You will be expected to hold a PhD, and should possess native or near-native language skills in Russian and English. Applications are invited from candidates with a specialist interest in any area of Russian literature and culture, although applications in visual arts, film and twentieth to twenty-first century literature and culture are particularly encouraged.


 * A Reader in the UK is a senior post associated particularly with research excellence. Candidates for readerships at UK universities will normally be mid-career scholars who have reached Assistant or Associate Professor level in the US system.


 * Further details:https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk


 * Further information about the School of Modern Languages can also be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modlangs/. Informal enquiries can be directed to: Dr Emily Finer, e-mail: [mailto:ef50@st-andrews.ac.uk ef50@st-andrews.ac.uk]; Professor Margaret-Anne Hutton, Head of School of Modern Languages, e-mail: [mailto:langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk], tel. 01334 463678.

Yale University Assistant Professor of Russian Literature

 * Deadline: Oct 10
 * Request for interview at ASEEES 10/27 x2

Boston University Lecturer in Russian

 * Boston University’s Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature invites applications for a renewable full-time lecturer in Russian beginning Fall 2013. Position carries full benefits. Responsibilities will include serving as Head of BU’s Russian Language program, with the responsibility for expanding our curriculum; continuing to attract new students; teaching all levels of Russian language from beginning through advanced; and teambuilding and collaboration within the Russian section, with faculty in other languages, and with faculty in related fields across campus. Requirements include an MA (at minimum); native or near-native command of Russian and English; commitment to a proficiency-based communicative curriculum; demonstrated excellence in college-level Russian language teaching for at least three years, including teaching heritage learners; leadership and administrative ability; familiarity with the American higher education system; and experience using technology in the language classroom. Ability to teach courses on contemporary Russian media and society or demonstrated knowledge of advanced reading and writing strategies is a plus. At Boston University the successful candidate will join a growing and vibrant community of scholars of Russia and of the world's languages, literatures, and cultures. The position offers opportunities to create new courses and contribute to program building, and a professional career track with possibility of growth. Please submit a letter of application, CV, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, two sample syllabi, and if available a link to a teaching video to http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1839. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted as well. Teaching DVD's (in lieu of online videos) or any recommendation letters that cannot be sent electronically may be sent to Russian Lecturer Search, Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Additional materials will be requested subsequently from top candidates. Preference given to applications received by November 2, 2012. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


 * Request for additional materials (11/15 by email) x2

Columbia University Lecturer in BCS

 * The Department of Slavic Languages at Columbia University invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian language, beginning July 1, 2013. This is a full-time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian language/culture.
 * The rank of Lecturer in Discipline (language) requires substantial teaching experience with documented evidence of pedagogical excellence and evidence of professional growth and activity in the given field. Master's degree or equivalent in Slavic or related field required. Native or near native proficiency in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian and English. Other criteria include, but are not limited to, experience teaching Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian in a college or university, competence in using instructional technology, expertise and interest in language pedagogy, dedication to teaching.
 * Ability to teach South Slavic literature and culture courses preferred.

Columbia University Lecturer in Ukrainian

 * Ukrainian: The Department of Slavic Languages at Columbia University invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline in Ukrainian language, beginning July 1, 2013. This is a full time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.
 * Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester in Ukrainian language (at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels). Master's degree or equivalent in Slavic or related field required. Native or near native proficiency in Ukrainian and English. We seek a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations in the classroom.
 * Send an application letter, including a brief description of the applicant's teaching philosophy and methodology, as well as a list of three persons who would be willing, on request from the department, to provide a reference, to: Attn.: John Lacqua, Department of Slavic Languages, Columbia University, 708 Hamilton Hall, MC 2839, 1130 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027.

Harvard University Preceptor in Czech Language

 * The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures seeks applications for a preceptor in Czech language. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013 with teaching beginning in Fall 2013. The preceptor will be responsible for courses in beginning and intermediate Czech (4 courses per academic year) and additional tutorials in advanced Czech as needed. The preceptor will work with the Director of the Slavic Language Program to develop courses in Czech language and assist with expanding the Czech language program. It is highly desirable that the preceptor be willing to participate in Harvard’s eight-week summer study abroad program in Prague, Czech Republic, depending on program needs. The position is for one year, renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years, contingent upon performance, enrollments, and curricular need. Interviews will be held at AATSEEL in January.
 * The successful applicant should have experience in teaching Czech, language program and curriculum development, student advising and recruitment, materials design, teaching with technology, and have native or near-native proficiency in Czech. A PhD or equivalent graduate training is preferred.
 * Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu), no later than December 5, 2012:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. A brief teaching statement and a sample of teaching materials and syllabi

4. Names and contact information of at least three references who will be submitting letters of recommendation on your behalf. (Letters should be submitted on the ARIeS portal and your application will be complete only when at least three letters have been submitted.)


 * Contact Information: Steven Clancy, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Slavic Language Program, [mailto:sclancy@fas.harvard.edu sclancy@fas.harvard.edu].

Indiana University Lecturer in Russian Language

 * The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Indiana University, Bloomington, announces an opening for a lecturer's position in Russian language, starting in Fall 2013. Renewable three-year contract. Planned course load is three courses per semester. Experience teaching Russian to English-speaking students and familiarity with the American university system are required. The candidate should have native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English and be able to teach Russian language courses at all levels, including fourth- and fifth-year levels, as well as specialized courses (e.g., Political or Business Russian, courses in culture and/or film). Candidates should be practitioners of modern methods of foreign language pedagogy and have experience with ACTFL OPI Russian proficiency testing. Applicants should hold the Ph.D. degree or be ABD in a field related to the teaching of Russian language. Applications will be reviewed for interviewing at the 2013 AATSEEL conference in Boston, after which we plan to invite a short list of candidates to Bloomington for on-campus interviews. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of reference, and detailed syllabi for fourth- and/or fifth-year Russian to: Russian Search Committee, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Indiana University, BH 502, Bloomington, IN 47405-7103. Applications can also be submitted electronically, to: iuslavic@indiana.edu, subject line: Russian language position. In order to be considered for an interview at the AATSEEL conference, applications should be received by December 7, 2012, but applications may be submitted after that date until the position has been filled. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer; Indiana University encourages applications from women and minorities.

Sewanee Mellon Globalization Forum Director

 * Sewanee: The University of the South invites applications for the position of Director of the Mellon Globalization Forum, designed to enhance our language and global studies programs. The Mellon Globalization Forum is a four-year appointment with duties beginning in August 2013.
 * Primary responsibilities will be the administration of a grant from the Mellon Foundation whose associated activities include: management of guest speakers and postdoctoral fellows, interdisciplinary course development with language and global studies faculty, and working with IT services to create an online presence for the forum.
 * A strong preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. who have expertise in the study of modern languages and global studies as well as demonstrated interest and competence in innovative pedagogy and instructional technology.
 * Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. Applications received by December 31, 2012 will receive full consideration.
 * Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience, and three letters of reference to: http://www2.sewanee.edu/printservices/faculty_hiring

The College of New Jersey Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

 * Deadline: November 1, 2012

UCLA Lecturer/Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Studies

 * The UCLA Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a half-year position (two academic quarters), beginning JANUARY 3, 2013, at the rank of Visiting Professor or Lecturer, with the possibility of continued appointment, funds permitting. We are looking for a scholar with Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, possessing native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, who is prepared to conduct courses on Russian literature and culture to both graduate and undergraduate students. All specializations are welcome, but the ability to teach the Russian classics effectively to an undergraduate audience is essential. Dossier should include a cover letter describing research and teaching experience; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation. Candidates are urged to submit their dossiers by November 30.
 * Send dossier to The Search Committee, Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of California, Los Angeles, 361 Humanities Building, Box 957233, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7233. Electronic submissions (including letters of recommendation) may be sent to: [mailto:Slavic@humnet.ucla.edu Slavic@humnet.ucla.edu]. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

===UC-Santa Barbara Lecturer in German, Slavic, or Semitic Studies===


 * Areas of Specialization: German, Slavic, Semitic Studies
 * Positions will remain open until filled.
 * Applications are invited for possible part-time or full-time teaching positions in Germanic, Slavic & Semitic Studies for 2012-2013. Appointments vary in percentage of time and will range from one quarter to one year, and from one course up to a maximum of nine courses a year, with the limited possibility of reappointment dependent on performance, departmental needs and funding.
 * Applicants should possess a minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent foreign degree, in an appropriate field, and one year of teaching experience in a college or university. Native-level proficiency in German, Russian or Hebrew is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
 * Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available) and the names and contact information of three references to: Chair, Lecturer Search Committee Department of Germanic, Slavic & Semitic Studies University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4130.

University of Chicago Language Coordinator/Senior Lecturer

 * The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for a three year renewable appointment as a Language Coordinator at the rank of Senior Lecturer beginning July 1, 2013. The duties will include developing, overseeing and coordinating the Department’s language program, which currently offers Russian, Czech, BCS, Polish and Georgian. In addition, the Coordinator will be closely involved in training and supervising graduate student instructors. The Language Coordinator will teach four quarter long courses per year; one of these will regularly be a pedagogy course for graduate students preparing to teach a Slavic language.
 * The position is open to all candidates who will have completed all requirements toward the Ph.D. by June 30, 2013, and have native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English. The ideal candidate must be able to teach all levels of Russian language and have a demonstrated commitment to current pedagogical theory and language teaching, as well as experience in an American university setting teaching and supervising staff. Knowledge of one or more other Slavic languages is a plus.
 * To apply for this position please go to the University of Chicago Academic Career Opportunities website,https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu and select requisition #01531, and upload your curriculum vitae, a research statement, a separate statement addressing how your teaching would strike a balance between teaching grammar and communicative skills, and the names and contact information for three references.
 * Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012. All application materials, including reference letters, must be uploaded by 11:59 PM CST on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.

University of Maryland Lecturer in Russian

 * The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month faculty position, non-tenure-track, as the Maya Brin Distinguished Lecturer in Russian, to begin Fall 2013.
 * The Maya Brin Distinguished Lecturer in Russian will provide academic and administrative management for the new Maya Brin Residency Program and teach in the Russian undergraduate program. This inaugural position is renewable, depending on performance. The position reports to the Chair of the Russian Department.
 * The Maya Brin Residency Program is a newly endowed program at the University of Maryland, College Park that will bring leading Russian scholars, artists, and cultural figures to campus for short-term stays of between one week and one semester. Residents will be drawn from the fine or performing arts, literature, journalism, politics, history, literary or art criticism, or any other branch of the humanities. As influential representatives of their field, Maya Brin Residents will be figures around whom the intellectual life on campus, and eventually the region, can rally -- in particular among the existing strengths in Russian studies in the various departments in the College of Arts and Humanities. With successive residents drawn from different disciplines, the program is expected to create synergies to inspire interdisciplinary initiatives in teaching, the training of graduate students, and scholarship. Activities of the Maya Brin Resident will normally include a major public lecture or performance; participation in events organized within the College of Art and Humanities, such as a conference, seminar, or workshop; and formal and/or informal engagement with students.
 * As academic and administrative manager of the residency program, the Maya Brin Distinguished Lecturer in Russian will have responsibility for outreach; communication; marketing, including materials preparation; event planning and organization; coordination and support of the inter-departmental Residency faculty steering committee; and budget management. S/he will be responsible for the administrative well-being of the residents throughout their stay. S/he will facilitate academic collaboration across the College and seek to build on the momentum that each residency generates (for example, through promoting interdisciplinary courses, facilitating collaboration among faculty, and participating in future planning).
 * As teacher in the Russian undergraduate program, s/he will teach 3-4 courses per year, depending on program needs and resources; work with undergraduate students of Russian and residents of the Language House in “beyond the classroom” activities; and generally contribute to the intellectual life of the Department.
 * Further duties may include program advising; service on departmental, school, and college undergraduate committees; managing the departmental web site. Possibility for summer teaching. Other duties as assigned.
 * Requirements include: successful teaching record in Russian in a US higher education setting; solid experience in outreach, event planning, international or intramural collaboration, programmatic or other management/operations, and “beyond the classroom” activity at the university level; native or near native fluency in Russian and English; PhD or ABD in Russian language/culture or literature or related field. Facility with technology or design a plus. The successful candidate will be a creative, independent, organized professional whose investment in Russian Studies has been broad and deep. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 * To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references through the University of Maryland online employment application system at https://jobs.umd.edu.
 * For best consideration, materials should be received by November 26, 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately thereafter.

University of New Mexico Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Literature and Culture
1) Cover letter: A letter of intent addressing the applicant's qualifications for the position and a description of the applicant's current research activities, teaching interests and experience, and future research plans. 2) CV: A current curriculum vitae 3) List of references: Please provide full contact information for three references. 4) Writing sample: a chapter of the dissertation, a copy of a published article or book chapter, an article or book chapter submitted for publication, or an article or book chapter in preparation for publication, not to exceed 30 pages. 5) Other: One sample syllabus for a course that the candidate has taught, or would like to teach, on Russian language and culture, or a course on Russian literature in translation.
 * The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a two-year appointment (with possible renewal for one year) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in a field of Russian literature and/or culture, to begin August 1, 2013. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of excellence in teaching and scholarship and exhibit potential to contribute to the intellectual life of the Department and the University.
 * The area of specialization within Russian culture and literature is open. We are looking for a candidate with a solid grounding in classical Russian/Soviet literature but also familiar with contemporary cultural developments. These may include the intersections of literature with other fields such as film or media studies; gender and sexuality; translation studies; or connections between literature and other issues within contemporary Russian society. Language instruction is part of the teaching load, and the successful candidate will be familiar with proficiency-based teaching and using technology in the classroom. The successful candidate will work with her/his colleagues to grow the Russian undergraduate program and Russian major at UNM.
 * The successful applicant will join a vibrant department at UNM that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to literary and cultural studies. The teaching load is five courses per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will contribute to the University's interdisciplinary programs. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research and publication agenda. For more information about the department, please visit our website at http://www.unm.edu/~fll/
 * Minimum qualifications: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Russian Literature and/or Culture by August 1, 2013. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English. Familiarity with the North American higher education system. Demonstrated skill and experience in teaching Russian language, literature, or culture courses at the college level. Demonstrated potential to pursue an active scholarly agenda in an area of Russian literature or culture.
 * Preferred qualifications: Evidence of scholarly expertise in one or more of the following fields is desirable: contemporary Russian culture, modern or contemporary Russian literature, classical Russian literature.
 * For best consideration, apply by 12/3/12.
 * Required documents:
 * In addition to the above required documents please have three (3) reference letters sent by December 3, 2012 via post directly to: Chair, Russian Search Committee, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures, MSC03 2080, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. E-mailed letters will not be accepted.

University of Oxford Senior Research Fellow in Modern Polish Studies

 * St Antony’s College proposes to appoint a full-time fixed-term Senior Research Fellow in Modern Polish Studies and Director of the Programme on Modern Poland. This is initially a five-year post and will carry with it appointment as a Governing Body Fellow at the College. In addition to the salary the Fellow will be entitled to a housing allowance and other benefits and facilities. It will also involve membership of an appropriate University Faculty, Department or School and limited teaching obligations.
 * Salary: University Lecturer Grade 36S (£42,883 to £57,581); initial term of 5 years.
 * In addition to the salary the Fellow will be entitled to a housing allowance and other benefits and facilities.
 * The closing date for applications is Monday December 10th 2012.
 * Interviews will be held in Oxford on Tuesday February 12th 2013.
 * Further details are on the College website: www.sant.ox.ac.uk

University of Southern Alabama 1-year VAP

 * The University of South Alabama Foreign Languages and Literatures Department invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor (one year only- 9 month) position in Russian, beginning August 15,2013. Ph.D. or ABD in Russian language, literature, or pedagogy required at the time of appointment. Seeking generalist capable of teaching lower and upper-division courses in Russian language, culture, and literature; interest in linguistics and in developing online instruction welcome. The candidate must demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English, excellence in undergraduate teaching at all levels, and an ability to motivate students. Located in a metropolitan area on the Gulf Coast, the University of South Alabama has about 15,000undergraduate and graduate students. Send letter of application, CV, three current original letters of recommendation and official graduate & undergraduate transcripts to Dr. Joseph M. Mozur, Search Committee Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, 5991 USA Dr. North, Room 322, University of South Alabama, Mobile,Alabama 36688 by November 30, 2012. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

Vanderbilt University Lecturer in Russian

 * The Department of Germanic & Slavic Languages at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a one-year Lecturer position. The preferred field of expertise is twentieth-century Russian literature and culture. A secondary specialization in Post-Soviet Studies, Film Studies, Jewish Studies, European Studies or Gender Studies is highly desirable.
 * The successful candidate must have experience in teaching Russian language, literature and culture at all levels. The teaching load is three courses per semester, which include courses in the Russian Language and on Russian or post-Soviet literature, film or culture taught in English. Ability to teach First-Year Writing Seminar is a plus. The position requires near-native or native fluency in Russian and English and the Ph.D. degree in hand by August 1, 2013. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
 * Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, an official graduate school transcript, and three letters of recommendation by January 5, 2013 to: Russian Search Committee, VU Sta. B #351567, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1567.

Emory

 * Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, 1635 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
 * http://www.chi.emory.edu
 * Apply to this position
 * The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry of Emory University is accepting applications for up to three Post-Doctoral fellowships for an academic year of study, teaching, and residence in the Center. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 15, 2013; awards will be announced in mid-April 2013. Application forms and further information are available from the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at 404-727-6424 or [mailto:foxcenter@emory.edu foxcenter@emory.edu], or on the web at www.chi.emory.edu.

Harvard University Davis Center Fellowships

 * The Davis Center is pleased to announce the theme for its 2013-2014 Fellows Program. The Fellows Program brings together scholars at early and later stages in their careers to consider a common theme spanning the social sciences and humanities. The program is coordinated by faculty from across Harvard University whose research interests include aspects of the selected theme. In 2013-2014, the Fellows Program will be coordinated by Professors Terry Martin (History) and Stephanie Sandler (Slavic Languages and Literatures).
 * The theme for 2013-2014 is “Subjectivities and Identities in Eurasia.” Imagining a personal, ethnic, religious, sexual, or national identity may be no simple matter in any culture, but for the people of Russia and Eurasia this always has been a fraught process. The very question of subjectivity has been self-consciously scrutinized and as readily rejected as embraced. The Fellows Program will examine a range of theoretical approaches and case studies, with an eye to gaining a greater understanding of where the work of constructing identity happens (in domestic, public, textual, and virtual spaces) and what factors constrain, promote, and shape that work.
 * The Davis Center invites scholars whose work considers subjectivities and identities, their formation and structure, their emphases on uniqueness and on replication. In addition to pursuing their own research, Fellows will participate in a regular interdisciplinary seminar series with sponsoring faculty and advanced graduate students. Papers will be presented by the Fellows, Harvard faculty, and invited outside speakers. For more detailed information on the Fellows Program, and opportunities to apply for regional, postdoctoral, and senior fellowships, please visit the Davis Center web site, http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu.
 * Note that scholars whose work does not address the annual theme may still apply for fellowships at the Davis Center; their applications will receive full consideration.
 * Deadline: January 8, 2013​

Kenyon College Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Russian

 * The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Kenyon College is offering a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Russian for the academic year 2013-14, renewable for one additional year. The fellowship is sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.


 * The successful candidate will teach three Russian language and culture courses during the first year and, if reappointed, four courses during the second year. The fellow will receive a competitive salary, plus standard benefits and a research budget.


 * Eligibility: Applicants who have received the Ph.D. degree within the past five years are eligible to apply. Applicants must, without exception, have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2013 to be appointed to the position. A complete application includes cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. For application instructions (online only), visit http://employment.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
 * 10/18: Received email inquiry about possibility of interview at ASEEES. x5
 * 11/04: Received email inquiry about possibility of interview at ASEEES. x5

Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellows in the Humanities at U of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)

 * Deadline: October 29

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities at U Penn

 * Deadline: October 15

University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Fellowship at CREES

 * The University of Pittsburgh is offering a postdoctoral fellowship to begin in September 2013 for scholars in any field in the humanities, social sciences and professional disciplines (e.g. law, business, public affairs) whose work focuses on topics in Russia, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet regions of Eurasia, pending final budgetary approval. The fellowship is designed to offer junior scholars the time, space, and financial support necessary to produce significant scholarship early in their careers while simultaneously building their teaching records.
 * The UCIS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Russian & East European Studies is for two years, renewable for an additional year. The UCIS/REES Fellow will teach one course in the first year, two in the second, and three in the third, if extended. Fellows will be expected to pursue their own scholarly work and participate in the academic and intellectual activities of UCIS and REES, as well as the department or professional school with which they are affiliated. The annual stipend will be $40,000, plus benefits.
 * We invite applications from qualified candidates in the humanities, social sciences and professional disciplines who have received the PhD or final professional degree from a university other than the University of Pittsburgh no earlier than June 30, 2011. Applicants who do not have the PhD in hand at the time of application must provide a letter from their department chair or advisor stating that the PhD degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. The fellowship may not begin before the candidate has actually received the PhD or equivalent final degree in a professional discipline. Strong preference will be given to candidates whose application is supported by an agreement from a current University of Pittsburgh faculty member to serve as mentor for the candidate during the period of the fellowship.
 * Application requirements and procedures are available at [web site]; applications will be taken via email only and will require:
 * 1. Application form
 * 2. Curriculum vitae
 * 3. Detailed statement of current research interests (1,000 words) that clearly outlines the goals of the research you will undertake during the term of the fellowship
 * 4. One writing sample no longer than 25 pages
 * 5. Copy of the Dissertation Table of Contents
 * 6. Two-page statement of teaching interests and two course proposals (subject area, brief syllabus, proposed methods) for 15-week courses directed toward advanced undergraduates or graduate students
 * 7. Names, professional titles and email addresses of three references


 * Complete applications must be sent by December 10, 2012. Only fully completed formal applications will be considered. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documentation is complete. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women, minorities, and international candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
 * New eligibiligy date: no earlier than January 1, 2011