Deadline: October 14, 2025
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University invites applications for an assistant (tenure-track) professor position beginning in September 2025. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and productive scholar and teacher who would complement the research and teaching agenda of our present faculty. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. PhD degree and native or near-native fluency in Russian and English are required. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, transcripts, contact information for three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Initial interviews will be held in December via Zoom. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain a diverse student body. Apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/35961. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.