Deadline: January 2, 2023
Columbia University invites applications for István Deák Visiting Professorship(s) in East Central European Studies for one or two semesters (fall and/or spring) in the academic year 2023-2024. The professorship, commemorating Professor Deák’s legacy of excellence in research and teaching, is open to scholars who have active interest and accomplishments in East and Central European studies. Appointment(s) will be open-rank, to be filled at any level from Visiting Assistant to Visiting Full Professor.
The visiting professor(s) will be appointed in one of the Humanities or Social Science departments of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The visitors will teach two courses per semester, one a lecture course of broad interest for undergraduates, the other a seminar for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. The visitors are expected to give one public lecture and participate in the academic life of the University, whose interests in East and Central European studies are well represented on campus by the East Central European Center, the European Institute, and the Harriman Institute.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or professional equivalent. Distinction in teaching and research within the field of East Central European studies.
Application Instructions
Please provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three persons who may be asked to provide a letter of reference, and a modest sample (article or book chapter) of scholarship. The letter of application should include a statement of which semester the applicant prefers, a list with titles and brief (one-paragraph long) descriptions of two courses which the applicant might teach, and a description of the applicant’s current research interests.
For more information and to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/112857
For inquiries about the István Deák Visiting Professorship, please contact Christopher Caes: cc4038@columbia.edu
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2023 and continue until the position(s) are filled.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran