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March 2, 2023May 3, 2023

CFP: ‘Freedom and the Illiberal Zeitgeist in East-Central Europe – a Conflict-Laden Relationship’

Deadline: March 17, 2023

CALL FOR PAPERS, PACO 17(1): 2024

‘Freedom and the Illiberal Zeitgeist in East-Central Europe – a Conflict-Laden Relationship’

Guest editors:

Szabina Kerenyi (CSS Budapest) kerenyi.szabina@tk.hu
Piotr Kocyba (EFBI, Leipzig and IFiS PAN, Warsaw) piotr.kocyba@ifispan.edu.pl
Marcin Ślarzyński (IFiS PAN, Warsaw) mslarzynski@ifispan.edu.pl

In East-Central Europe, political and economic freedoms and national sovereignty were (re)gained only after 1989, following decades of struggles that regularly turned violent, including the Hungarian uprising, the Prague Spring, and the Romanian Revolution. Nevertheless, after the Communist regimes were brought down, these long-awaited freedoms have proven to be laden with conflict(s) themselves, remained elusive, and were accompanied by a long and often polarizing negotiation process about what ‘freedom’ meant in different areas of life. These debates contain but are not limited to questions of religious freedom, women’s rights, the degree of state regulation of capitalist economic systems, questions of the independence of judicial systems, or the level of desired European integration, to name a few. The results of these debates have varied throughout East-Central Europe, and with the recent growth of illiberalism (Jenne and Mudde 2012), concerns about freedom’s curtailment are rising again (Cianetti and Hanley 2021).

March 2, 2023May 3, 2023

Acad. Job: Lecturer in Russian (University of Bristol)

Deadline: March 27, 2023

The School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol (UK) seeks to appoint a fixed-term 0.8 FTE Lecturer in Russian (Grade J Level B1, or Grade K Level C1, Pathway 1) from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2026. The successful candidate will bring research expertise in Russian Studies, preferably in twentieth or twenty-first-century Russian history. They will be able to offer research-led teaching in their area of Russian Studies and to contribute to administration within the Department. They will possess a PhD in Russian Studies or a cognate field by the time of the appointment. The candidate will be fluent in the Russian language.

This role is to provide cover for a member of staff who is on secondment until summer 2026 and will not be renewable beyond then.

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute fully to our teaching in our undergraduate Russian programme. They will teach existing modules (called ‘units’ at Bristol) on Russian culture and history, and develop their own new research-led units based on their scholarly expertise. They may also be expected to contribute to teaching Russian-English translation. They may also contribute to schoolwide units within the School of Modern Languages, which explore culture and history from a comparative and transnational perspective to our MA programmes in Comparative Literature and Cultures and/or Translation, and to postgraduate research supervision.

March 1, 2023May 3, 2023

Job Posting: Project Assistant, OSCE Secretariat (Vienna, Austria)

Deadline: March 14, 2023

https://vacancies.osce.org/jobs/project-assistant-g5-1947

This is an extra-budgetary post with a duration from 01 April 2023 until 31 March 2024.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), as part of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, plays a key role as the focal point of OSCE-wide programmatic activities aiming at countering transnational threats and ensuring co-ordination and coherence of action across all three OSCE dimensions, among all executive structures while respecting their mandates.

February 23, 2023May 3, 2023

Funding: Global Change Maker Scholarship, UT Austin

Deadline: March 20, 2023

If you are planning to study abroad during Summer 2023 or Fall 2023, Global Change Maker Scholarship applications are open to students of all majors! The Center for Global Business is offering scholarship awards of up to $5,000 to support students pursuing international experience through study abroad or international internships. Applications for travel in Summer 2023 and Fall 2023are now being accepted, and priority applications for Spring 2024 are also being accepted. Global Change Maker Scholarship applications are due Monday, March 20th.

February 23, 2023May 3, 2023

Funding: Senate of College Councils Study Abroad Scholarship

Deadline: March 5, 2023

MUST HAVE A VALID UT EID AND BE ENROLLED AT UT

The Senate of College Councils Academic Enrichment Committee Study Abroad Scholarship is designed to assist a student studying abroad in an upcoming academic year.

To qualify for this scholarship applicants must have attended UT for at least two semesters, or must currently be enrolled in your second semester (classification after completion of the Spring 2023 semester). Students must also currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must be in good academic standing. Applicants will be scored in consideration of the applicants merit, financial need, and acceptance to a UT affiliated study abroad.

This scholarship is open to all students, including graduate and international students, who are studying abroad in Maymester or Summer 2023 programs.

Students who are currently serving in an elected or appointed Senate Internal or External position and those serving on any Ad-Hoc Committees are not eligible to apply.

The scholarship will close on March 5, 2023 at 11 p.m., CST.

If accepted as a scholarship recipient, you will be ineligible to receive the scholarship a second time.

If you have any questions, please email senateae@gmail.com or Veronica Cantu, Senate Financial Advisor, veronicanc@austin.utexas.edu.

February 23, 2023May 3, 2023

Prof. Dev: American Councils 2023 Summer Russian Language Teacher Professional Development Program and Fellowship

Deadline: March 1, 2023

American Councils and ACTR are pleased to announce the 2023 Summer Russian Language Teacher Professional Development Program and Fellowship Opportunity at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We kindly ask your assistance in drawing this opportunity to the attention of potentially interested colleagues. Please note that this opportunity is also open to current graduate students who intend to pursue a career in Russian pedagogy.

Fifteen (15) U.S. teachers will be accepted and funded for participation in the 2023 program, which will consist of small group work, individual tutorials, and seminars based on a curriculum which emphasizes four-skill communication in contemporary Russian, clarity and confidence of teacher self-expression, advanced grammar in context, and an expanded understanding of the diverse peoples and cultures that make up the Russian-speaking world today.

The ACTR Board has recommended a priority in 2023 for in-service K-12 teachers and university-level instructors or teaching fellows holding a teaching appointment for AY 2023-24. Applications from teachers serving historically under-represented US populations are particularly encouraged.

February 23, 2023May 3, 2023

Funding: Texas Global Faculty Funding Opportunities

Deadline: February 27, 2023

Texas Global supports faculty in pursuing global research, teaching, publishing, and event collaborations, with close to $700,000 in awards granted to date across 15 colleges and schools. Texas Global is pleased to announce that applications are open for the following funding opportunities, with a deadline of Monday, February 27.
   – Faculty Research Seed Grants
   – Global Career Launch 
   – Global Virtual Exchange 
   – Faculty Travel Planning Grants 
   – Texas Global Publication Fund

Applications for the Internationalization Event Fund continue to be accepted on a rolling basis.

For any questions, contact txglobal-grants@austin.utexas.edu.

February 23, 2023June 12, 2023

CFP: The 9th Annual CRRC Conference-The South Caucasus Amidst New Challenges

Deadline: April 13, 2023

New Frontiers: The South Caucasus Amidst New Challenges

Date: June 22-23, 2023

Concept note:

Russia’s unjustified war against Ukraine has altered the geopolitical, economic, and demographic state of the South Caucasus. The war amplified uneasy discussions in the region regarding geopolitical allegiances. Hundreds of thousands of migrants flocking to Armenia and Georgia created new challenges to the fragile economies of these countries, as well as potential opportunities. While the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains tense, the region enters yet another potentially turbulent year.

February 23, 2023May 3, 2023

Acad. Job: Teaching Professor in Russian Language and Russian, East European and Eurasian Culture

Deadline: March 15, 2023; Open Until Filled

The University of Colorado is accepting applications for a Teaching Professor in Russian Language and Russian, East European and Eurasian Culture. This is a three-academic-year, full-time (100%), non-tenure track position, with the possibility of renewal. The position begins fall 2023. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of Russian language as well as courses in Russian, East European, and/or Eurasian culture in English and Russian (current need is 5-6 courses in Russian language and 0-1 course in Russian, East European and/or Eurasian culture per year). Teaching load is three courses per semester. Salary $54,000 – $56,000; professional development and relocation funds may be available to the final candidate. Required qualifications: Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English; MA degree or equivalent in Russian, East European and/or Eurasian Studies, Russian Linguistics, or a closely related field; at least 1 year college-level language teaching experience (experience teaching can be gained during graduate studies); familiarity with current language pedagogy and the ACTFL guidelines. Preferred qualifications: PhD or equivalent in Russian, East European and/or Eurasian Studies, Russian Linguistics, or a closely related field; evidence of professional activity (conference presentations, workshops, or publications) in a field related to teaching responsibilities. Upload cover letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications; current curriculum vitae; statement of how your teaching and service could contribute to diversity and inclusion at CU; and contact information for three confidential references at CU Boulder Jobs. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (Posting #46217). Review of applications will begin on March 15; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries togsll@colorado.edu. The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures houses programs in German (BA, MA, PhD), Russian (BA, MA), and Nordic Studies (minor). For more information about our department, please visit our web site (https://www.colorado.edu/gsll/). The Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Program is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our society and our discipline. Please see our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement: https://www.colorado.edu/gsll/russian-program-statement-diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

February 23, 2023May 3, 2023

CFP: Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema Special Issue with Kultura Ukrainy

Deadline: March 15, 2023

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rrsc20

http://ku-khsac.in.ua

Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema is preparing a special issue together with Kul´tura Ukrainy/Culture of Ukraine on the topic of the History of Ukrainian Cinema/Cinema and Ukrainian History, under the joint editorship of Leonid Machulin (editor of Kul´tura Ukrainy) and Jeremy Hicks (guest editor of the special issue). The issue will be published in Ukrainian in Kul´tura Ukrainy and in English in Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema (under the overall editorship of Birgit Beumers) and comprise articles both from scholars writing primarily in Ukrainian and those writing in English.

Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema has long been a forum for debates over Ukrainian film history, published many articles by Ukrainian scholars, including prominent film scholar and member of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Serhii Trymbach, and about Ukrainian cinema. Through the publication of this issue, the editors wish to draw attention to the distinct and rich history of Ukrainian cinema, and encourage shared reflection on it by the Ukrainian and wider scholarly communities.