Russian/Slavic 2014-2015

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College of Charleston (SC) - TT Asst. Professor of Russian (Generalist)
Assistant Professor of Russian, generalist in Russian Studies to teach undergraduates at all levels. 3/3 course load. Ph.D., collegiate teaching experience, a coherent and cohesive research program with promise for future production.

Position begins August 2015, full benefits and competitive salary. Strong command of Russian and English required; at least two years of full time teaching experience preferred. Additional duties may include, but are not restricted to, participating in department and college functions; advising students and clubs; occasional directing of summer and semester study abroad programs in Russian.

We seek an enthusiastic teacher dedicated to teaching and working with undergraduate students in our growing Russian program.

To apply, please submit the following documents: (1) a letter of application detailing experience/preparation; (2) CV; (3) statement of teaching philosophy; (4) three recent letters of recommendation; (5) unofficial transcripts via Interfolio. Please apply via Interfolio ByCommittee.

Applicant contact: Dr. Mark P. Del Mastro.

Applications must be received by November 1, 2014. Incomplete applications and those received after the deadline will not be considered. Preliminary interviews conducted from Charleston via Skype. To learn more about the College of Charleston, visit http;//www.cofc.edu; for German & Slavic Studies, visit http://german.cofc.edu.

http://jobs.cofc.edu:80/postings/3308

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Davidson College (NC) - TT Assistant Professor of Russian Studies
The Russian Studies Department at Davidson College, a highly-selective, small liberal arts college near Charlotte, North Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Russian Studies, beginning August 1, 2015 (Ph.D. in hand by 31 July 2015). We seek a gifted language instructor with an active and promising research agenda, a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, and enthusiasm for supporting the growth of Russian Studies on campus as well as ongoing transdisciplinary collaboration with Davidson’s programs in Theatre, Global Literary Theory, and Writing. Teaching load is 4 courses in the first year, 5 courses annually thereafter, including one first-year seminar in the Writing Program. Area of specialization is open. Native or near-native proficiency in Russian is required.

To apply, please visit http://jobs.davidson.edu to submit a cover letter, c.v., copy of your graduate school transcript, statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Completed applications received by October 10th will be guaranteed full consideration. We will be conducting interviews at the ASEEES meeting in San Antonio in November. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s mission.

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===Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Russian Language and Culture=== The Russian Area Studies Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges announces a tenure-track position in Russian Language and Culture at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in Fall 2015. We especially welcome candidates from underrepresented groups, candidates who have experience with diverse populations, and candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Responsibilities include teaching all levels of Russian language, culture courses (in English), and general-education courses such as first-year-seminars; contributing to the development of the curriculum, including a new capstone course; academic advising; participating in the Russian Area Studies Program's extracurricular activities (Russian table, language competitions, and others); leading summer programs in Russia (in alternation with other program faculty); and service to the program and to the institution.

Requirements: native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, PhD in Russian (in hand by July 1, 2015), demonstrated experience and ability in Russian language teaching and the teaching of courses in translation, familiarity with teaching and mentoring American undergraduates, and experience working in effectively in diverse environments. Preference will be given to candidates whose credentials would enhance our offerings in the cultures of the non-majority peoples of the Russian Empire, Soviet Union, and/or Russian Federation.

Initial applications should be made electronically. Send a letter of interest and c.v. to David J. Galloway, Search Committee Chair, c/o Dorothy Vogt, Academic Department Coordinator, vogt@hws.edu, or via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/25883). The application deadline is October 15, 2014. After an initial review, additional materials will be requested from selected applicants, some of whom may be invited to in-person interviews at the 2015 AATSEEL conference. EOE

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New York University (NY) - TT Assistant Professor, 20th c. Russian Literature
The Department of Russian & Slavic Studies at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor from scholars whose work focuses on 20th-century Russian literature. Specialization in Modernism and/or poetry particularly desirable; other areas of specialization welcome as well. Position is to begin September 1, 2015, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and departmental service; teaching load is two courses per semester. Must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2015.

Applicants should apply online by submitting a c.v., a letter of application, three references, and a short writing sample such as an article or chapter via the Department of Russian & Slavic web site: http://russianslavic.as.nyu.edu/page/facultysearches.

We will begin reviewing applications by October 1, 2014; the deadline for applications is October 17, 2014. First-round interviews will be conducted at the ASEEES conference in San Antonio, TX (November 20-23).

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Ohio State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, Russian and Translation Studies
The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Translation Studies. Viable candidates should have a background in the theory or practice of translation, a record of work as a published translator (or interpreter), and/or experience in translation pedagogy and academic programs focused on translation. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent Russian language skills, as well as experience teaching in a North American academic setting. Expertise in an additional language (Asian, Germanic, Romance, or Slavic) is also highly desirable. The position would require the candidate to offer courses in Russian language, culture, or literature as well as in his or her area of specialization. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. Qualifications: Viable candidates should have a background in the theory or practice of translation, a record of work as a published translator (or interpreter), and/or experience in translation pedagogy and academic programs focused on translation. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent Russian language skills, as well as experience teaching in a North American academic setting. Expertise in an additional language (Asian, Germanic, Romance, or Slavic) is also highly desirable. The position would require the candidate to offer courses in Russian language, culture, or literature as well as in his or her area of specialization. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, at least one sample translation together with the source text, and three letters of reference. Inquiries may be directed to Helena Goscilo, Chair of Search Committee, at goscilo@gmail.com.

Review of applications will begin on 25 September 2014, and we encourage submission before that date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply online through Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4493

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Advanced Asst. or Assoc. Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures
The department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Stanford University is seeking applications for an advanced assistant or tenured associate professor in the primary area of Russian literature and culture, to begin September 1, 2015. The area of specialization is open; candidates with a secondary interest and/or training in other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarly publication, including a monograph, as well as excellence in teaching. They should combine a significant research specialization with competence in all periods of Russian literature and culture in order to teach a broad range of courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as contributing to collaborative research and teaching initiatives within and beyond the department. Near-native fluency in Russian and English is required. The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures belongs to the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, an innovative consortium of departments that collaborate on curricular and research initiatives.

All applications materials must be submitted online via http://www.AcademicJobsOnline.org. Junior applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and bibliography, three confidential letters of recommendation, writing sample, and a brief statement of research interests (no more than three pages). Applicants who already have tenure are not asked to submit the letters of recommendation. For full consideration, please transmit all materials by November 1, 2014.

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===University of California, Berkeley (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Modern Russian Literature=== The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track) in modern Russian literature with an expected start date of July 1, 2015.

The Department seeks candidates whose primary specialization is in twentieth century Russian literature and culture (the long twentieth century: 1890s to the present). Interest in late-Soviet and post-Soviet literature and culture is welcomed. Interdisciplinary interests and ability to teach courses in other historical periods are preferred.

Basic qualification: the completion of all Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) requirements except the dissertation by the time of application.

A completed Ph.D. or equivalent is required by the appointment's start date.

Additional qualifications: demonstrated research, teaching, and administrative ability; near native competence in Russian and English.

Duties include teaching, research, and service.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Applications must be received by November 3, 2014. Please direct questions to [mailto:issahr@berkeley.edu issahr@berkeley.edu].

Interviews will be conducted at the annual conference of the AATSEEL, January 8-11, 2015, in Vancouver, Canada. Applicants invited for interviews will be notified in advance.

Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00521

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University of Chicago (IL) - TT Asst. Professor, Comparatist (19th-20th c. German and Russian Lit)
The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a comparatist specializing in novel and film, with particular emphasis on nineteenth- and twentieth-century German and Russian literature and culture, but with a broad historical, cultural, and interdisciplinary range. Interest in rhetoric and narratology desirable. This entry-level Assistant Professor position is expected to begin Autumn Quarter 2015. Conferral of PhD by June 30, 2015 is required.

For full consideration all application materials should be received by September 22, 2014. The following materials must be received before an application is considered completed: 1) A cover letter and curriculum vitae to be sent online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/murlmrl, posting #53591. 2) A copy of the cover letter and curriculum vitae, a dissertation abstract, and a chapter-length writing sample to be mailed to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literature, University of Chicago, 1010 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 3) Three recommendation letters to be sent separately by the recommenders to Rose Watson orwatson@uchicago.edu. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26002

MLA JIL 09/12/14

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University of Glasgow (UK) - Lecturer (Asst Professor) in Russian
Job Purpose

To undertake high-quality research and research supervision, to make an active and high level contribution in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Russian, and to undertake administration as requested by the Head of School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To develop and sustain individual / joint research projects of international standard and demonstrable in the School, Centre or relevant Unit of Assessment and to pursue and secure external funding for the same through successful grant applications to Research Councils and other funding bodies. Standard Terms & Conditions
 * To contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Unit of Assessment, School and College, including maintaining a track record of high quality publications and demonstrable impact.
 * To participate fully in the School, College and University’s research culture and to attend and participate in appropriate research seminars/conferences.
 * To be responsible for the supervision and training of postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students and to ensure their effective development in line with University and (where relevant) funder guidelines
 * To participate in the design, review, organisation, delivery and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities in accordance with the School’s programmes, including the delivery and development of cross teaching and employability initiatives.
 * To participate fully in the assessment process (using a variety of methods and techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
 * To undertake School/College level administration as directed and supported by the Head of School or VP Head of College.
 * To work effectively in co-operation with colleagues in the School, College and University as a whole.
 * To provide student support at College level, normally through acting as an adviser.
 * To develop research and where appropriate teaching initiatives, which support the School and College Knowledge Exchange agendas.
 * To engage in professional development as appropriate.
 * To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision. http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_180610_en.pdf
 * To teach Russian to undergraduate and / or postgraduate students and to contribute either to cross-School teaching in Comparative Literature or Translation Studies, or to cross-College teaching on Russian society and cultural studies.

The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £33,242 - £37,394 per annum. Interviews and presentations for this position are likely to be held on 23 October 2014. The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits. All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University's relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court's policies. The successful applicant of this post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide for you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career. Information on the programme can be found on our website at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/staff/all/pay/earlycareerdev/ New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJN257/lecturer-in-russian/ Ref: A60100; Closing date: 5th October 2014

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University of Southern California (CA) - Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures
The department of Slavic Languages and Literatures in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in the area of 19th and/or 20th-century Russian literature. In addition to Ph.D. by August 2015 and significant scholarly potential, native or near-native fluency in Russian is required. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, including courses in the University's general education program.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/29577 Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarly writing, and the names of three individuals who can be contacted by USC for references.

In order to receive full consideration materials should be submitted no later than November 1, 2014. The department expects to conduct preliminary interviews at the ASEEES convention in San Antonio, Texas in November 2014 and the AATSEEL convention in Vancouver, British Columbia in January 2015.

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University of Toronto (CAN) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor in Russian Poetry and Historical Poetics
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream Assistant or Associate Professor appointment in 18th and early 19th century Russian Poetry and Historical Poetics, beginning July 1, 20t5.

The successful candidate must have a PhD. at the time of application. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and in English is required. Candidates must have a record of excellent scholarly achievement and promise, and evidence of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate must show significant achievement in research and publications in 18th and early 19th century Russian poetry and historical poetica, as well as extensive experience designing and teaching Russian language, literature, and culture courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must have North American teaching experience. The appointee will be expected to teach Russian language, literature, and culture courses at all levels. A documented interest in comparative, transnational, and interdisciplinary research and curriculum development is considered a strong asset. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by selecting the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a sample of academic writing, and a statement outlining current and future research interests.

If you have questions about this position, please Contact Professor Donna Orwin at: donna.orwin@utoronto.ca

All application materials should be submitted online by June 19, 2014. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-maíl lo Toni Eyre at t.eyre@utoronto.ca by June 19, 2014.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Williams College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of Russian
The Department of German & Russian invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Russian (tenure-track) beginning July 1, 2015. Qualified candidates must be able to teach Russian language at all levels, Russian literature and culture, and Comparative Literature. While the area of specialization is open, the department has particular interest in candidates who can offer cross-disciplinary courses in the humanities and social sciences that address Russia and Eurasia more broadly, so that they not only support but also expand the department’s existing curriculum. Native or near-native proficiency in the language is required; the Ph.D. should be in hand by the date of appointment. The teaching load is four semester courses per year plus a January course every other year. Application deadline: December 1, 2014. Preliminary interviews will be held at the MLA/ATSEEL conferences in Vancouver in January 2015. For initial application, submit cover letter, CV, 3-4 letters of reference, 2 sample syllabi (for 1 Russian language and 1 literature course), and graduate school transcripts. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, and applicants are encouraged to state in their cover letter how they will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational experiences if hired.

All materials should be addressed to Julie A. Cassiday, Chair, Department of German & Russian, and must be submitted through Interfolio. Fax and e-mail applications will not be accepted. All queries should be directed to Julie.A.Cassiday@williams.edu. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check (further information available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/).

Position Begins: July 1, 2015

Application Deadline: December 1, 2014

Apply Online at http://apply.interfolio.com/25695

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Kibitzing - Opinions, Rumors, and Chitchat
What a bizarre deadline for that Toronto job.

As I read it, the Toronto job is clearly an inside hire. Weird timing, tailored description, associate professors in the running. They know who they want.

Is Davidson an inside hire? The job description almost exactly matches the qualifications of one of the two professors listed on the department website.

Davidson is very likely to make their current VAP tenure track.

Crud!