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: 15


 * ABD: 6


 * Contemporary:


 * 20th century: 10


 * 19th century: 8


 * Pre-19th century: 1


 * Linguistics: 2


 * TOTAL: 19

Boston University Assistant Professor of Russian Literature

 * Deadline: Oct 19

Macalester College Assistant Professor of Russian

 * Assistant Professor and Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian
 * Deadline: Oct 15

Michigan State University Assistant Professor of Second Language Studies
Assistant Professor of Second Language Studies [18143] 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 4
 * The job description seemed to indicate that not interviewing in NOLA (and thus not spending all of that money) would be an option - has anybody inquired about that?

Ohio State University Senior Tenured Position in Russian Culture

 * Deadline: Oct 1

Towson University Assistant Professor of World/Global Literature
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2013.

Position: World / Global Literature, with concentration in Central and/or Eastern Europe. Areas of specialization may include comparative literature and/or transnational exchange, with secondary expertise in immigrant and/or ethnic literature, translation, German or other Continental literatures, or folklore welcome. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of an active research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; teaching load after this three-year period will be seven courses per year, with possible occasional course release for exceptional scholarly productivity, service, or teaching.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment.

Application Process: Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and send via email to engl@towson.edu. Regular mail submissions, if necessary, should be sent to:

English Department Towson University 8000 York Rd. Towson, MD 21252-0001

Review of applications begins 9 November 2012.

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 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

 * The University of Illinois at Chicago seeks an administrator/scholar who can provide energetic and visionary leadership to serve as Director of the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics. The School is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the director reports to the dean of the College. The School (http://www.uic.edu/las/lcsl/) serves as the administrative body over the following departments: Classics and Mediterranean Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Germanic Studies, Hispanic and Italian Studies, Linguistics/TESOL, and Slavic and Baltic Languages and Literatures. This School also houses several undergraduate minor programs, including Moving Image Arts, International Studies, and Jewish Studies, as well as the Language and Culture Learning Center. The School is staffed by approximately 40 tenure-line faculty members, and a similar number of lecturers. It serves nearly 6,000 students annually through its Basic Language Program and has approximately 700 majors and minors as well as 130 graduate students. The Directorship is a nine-month, full-time position involving administration, teaching, and continuing scholarship. The director serves as the chief executive officer of the School and centrally oversees all personnel, curricular, financial, and administrative functions of the departments within it. Additionally, the director is charged with fostering interdisciplinary research and teaching among the units of the School in literary, cultural, and linguistics theories and practices, and instruction in those areas as well as in the many languages covered. UIC is a leading urban public research I university with 17,000 undergraduates, 8,000 graduate students, and 2,500 professional students, located in the heart of Chicago.

To be eligible for the position an applicant must qualify for the rank of full professor in one of the School’s departments at the time of the appointment and have substantial administrative experience. The successful candidate should possess an outstanding record of achievement in research and teaching, as well as demonstrable administrative skills.
 * Minimum Qualifications:

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an online application, which will include the names and e-mail addresses of four references, letter of application outlining applicant's qualifications relevant for this position, and full curriculum vitae at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=25040&job=director-professor-school-of-literatures-cultural-studies-linguistics. Click on the Job Board and then on the job link. For fullest consideration applicants must apply no later than November 9, 2012.
 * Application Procedure:


 * Inquiries should be directed to Marya Schechtman, Associate Dean, ([mailto:DirectorSearch@las.uic.edu DirectorSearch@las.uic.edu]).

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.
 * Assistant Professor in Migration Studies [18083]


 * 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

 * The University of Kansas seeks to fill an open-rank, tenured/tenure-track position in the field of 20th/21st century Russian literature, culture and/or film in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures expected to begin as early as August 18, 2013. The ideal candidate will have an interdisciplinary scholarly profile, ability to work with colleagues on large research projects that can attract external funding, and a capacity for academic leadership. The candidate's interdisciplinary interests may include history, film, theatre, gender studies, digital humanities, ethnic studies, and transnational migrations. This position will support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' signature strength in international and area studies.

The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more information, seewww.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/.


 * The successful candidate for the position must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position.


 * For search reference purposes this is position 00003457.


 * Application Review Date: 11-10-2012

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Assistant Professor of Russian
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures at the

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Senior Position: Readership in Russian at University of St Andrews - SK1084
<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;"> School of Modern Languages, £46,846 - £52,706 per annum, Start: 1 January 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;"> 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.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;">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.

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<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;">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: ef50@st-andrews.ac.uk ; Professor Margaret-Anne Hutton, Head of School of Modern Languages, e-mail: langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk, tel. 01334 463678.

<p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;">Ref No: SK1084

<h3 style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;">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.

<h3 style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;">Yale University Assistant Professor of Russian Literature


 * Deadline: Oct 10

Boston University Lecturer in Russian
<span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582434" style="color:black;"><span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1347658490_0" style="cursor:pointer;color:rgb(54,99,136);border-bottom-width:2px;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-color:rgb(54,99,136);">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  <span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582559" style="color:black;">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 <span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582581" style="color:black;">North  American  <span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582563" style="color:black;">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<span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582567" style="color:black;">. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted as well. Teaching DVD's (in <span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582571" style="color:black;">lieu of online videos) or any recommendation letters that cannot be sent electronically may be sent to Russian  Lecturer  <span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582442" style="color:black;">Search, Department of Modern Languages & Comparative Literature, <span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1347658490_1" style="cursor:pointer;color:rgb(54,99,136);border-bottom-width:2px;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-color:rgb(54,99,136);">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  <span id="yui_3_2_0_8_1347658482582577" style="color:black;">Employer.

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.

Indiana University Lecturer in Russian Language
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;display:block;line-height:normal;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.20769026183921024" style="font-size:15px;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#366388;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">Indiana University <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">, 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.

Macalester College Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian
<span id="internal-source-marker_0.20769026183921024" style="font-size:15px;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">Assistant Professor and Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian
 * Deadline: Oct 15

<h3 style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;display:block;line-height:normal;">The College of New Jersey Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

The College of New Jersey seeks one full-time temporary Visiting Assistant Professor to teach Russian language and culture beginning in the Spring 2013 semester with the possibility of renewal through the Spring 2015 semester. This instructor will teach first- and second-year intensive Russian, with a co-instructor, and Russian culture courses (in translation) under the supervision of Benjamin Rifkin, Professor of Russian and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition, this instructor will be responsible for advising students with a minor in Russian Studies and students participating in a US Department of Education grant to internationalize social studies education.The successful candidate must be able and willing to collaborate with co-instructor on all aspects of course management. Requirements: (1) near-native fluency in both Russian and English, (2) an M.A. degree, or its equivalent, in Russian/Slavic or in foreign language education with an emphasis on Russian, PhD or dissertator status preferred, (3) prior college-level teaching experience, (4) familiarity with contemporary instructional materials for college-level teaching of Russian and the use of digital media in the college curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree or writing their doctoral dissertation and to candidates who demonstrate in their letter and resume substantial experience in teaching in a Standards-based proficiency-oriented curriculum.===Contact Information=== Email letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of 3 references to: Professors Deborah Compte and Adriana Rosman-Askot, Co-Chairs, [mailto:dcompte@tcnj.edu dcompte@tcnj.edu] by November 1, 2012. Department of World Languages and Cultures, The College of New Jersey, <span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1349181035_1" style="cursor:pointer;color:rgb(54,99,136);border-bottom-width:2px;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-color:rgb(54,99,136);">2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718 .To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

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

<p style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">Areas of Specialization: German, Slavic, Semitic Studies

<p style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">Positions will remain open until filled.

<p style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">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.

<p style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">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.

<p style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available) and the names and contact information of three references to:

<p style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">Chair, Lecturer Search Committee Department of Germanic, Slavic & Semitic Studies University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4130

<h3 style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;">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.

Kenyon College Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Russian
Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Russian <span class="s1" style="font-size:10px;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px;">[17372] 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. EOE. <span class="s1" style="font-size:10px;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px;">[R]
 * <span class="s1" style="font-size:10px;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px;">10/18: Received email inquiry about possibility of interview at ASEEES.

Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellows in the Humanities at U of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
http://www.iprh.illinois.edu/guidelines/mellon/

The search for Mellon Fellows is open to scholars in all humanities disciplines, but we seek applicants whose work falls into one of the following broad subject areas:
 * Race and Diaspora Studies
 * History of Science/Technology
 * Empire and Colonial Studies
 * Memory Studies

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities at U Penn
Topic: Violence

http://humanities.sas.upenn.edu/applications/postdoc/cfa.shtml

University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Fellowship at CREES

 * The University of Pittsburgh is offering a <span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1351090469_3" style="cursor:pointer;color:rgb(54,99,136);border-bottom-width:2px;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-color:rgb(54,99,136);">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.
 * <span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_594" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">Eligibility<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);">. <span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_521" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">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.
 * <span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_556" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">Application requirements and procedures are available at [web site]; applications will be taken via email only and will require: 

<p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;display:block;line-height:normal;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_598" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">1. Application form 2. Curriculum vitae

<p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;display:block;line-height:normal;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_559" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">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

<p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;display:block;line-height:normal;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_567" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">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


 * <p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;display:block;line-height:normal;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_528" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">Complete applications must be sent by December 10, 2012 <span id="yui_3_7_2_8_1351090465076_532" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;">. Only fully completed formal applications will be considered. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documentation is complete.<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);"> The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women, minorities, and international candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

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Discussion
- It's a new position

Does anyone know what's happening at Middlebury? I saw a job posting on the aatseel jobs list for Asst. Professor for Fall 2013. Is the same position as last year? I don't see any new faculty members on their website. Is it an additional position?
 * Definitely new position. There *is* a new faculty member listed on their website.

SHOULD we maybe erase the info describing the job (the job advertisement itself), perhaps once the deadline for applying has passed? The page looks pretty cluttered, and if we're here to find out updates about the search process, I'm not sure how relevant it is that the job requested a CV and a writing sample to apply.
 * Good idea!