Internship: Pathways Internship Experience Program, US Dept. of State (Charleston, SC)

Deadline for Applications: March 8, 2019

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for positions in Passport (Student Trainee) in the Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers. Continue reading “Internship: Pathways Internship Experience Program, US Dept. of State (Charleston, SC)”

Internship: Crossroads Eurasia Summer Teaching English

Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2019

Crossroads Eurasia program
Similar to what you might do in Russia after graduation, this internship is about working with small groups on their English proficiency. Students engage with Russia outside the classroom and interact daily with native Russian speakers. Make yourself more competitive for future jobs with this resume-worthy experience.
  • Timing: One to three months over the summer. Can be combined with other options (e.g. camp)
  • Costs: $1,890+ for four weeks. $450 for each additional week.
  • Russian proficiency: At least 2 semesters of Russian or equivalent (or heritage speaker)
  • Deadline to apply: March 15, 2019. 

Acad. Job: Visiting Asst. Prof. (Miami)

Deadline for Applications: April 15, 2019; Ongoing Until Filled

Miami University’s German, Russian, Asian, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Department is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore and film) at all levels; advise students. Renewable for second year based on need, successful performance and continued funding.
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Acad. Job: Post Doc Fellow in Eurasian Studies (Astana, Kazakhstan)

Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2019

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Nazarbayev University (Astana, Kazakhstan) invites applications for the two-year position of “Post-Doctoral Fellow in Eurasian Studies,” beginning in August 2019 to assist with our new Ph.D. program in Eurasian Studies, which is a collaborative effort between the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Nazarbayev University and Humboldt University (Berlin) made possible by a generous four-year grant from the VolkswagenStiftung.  Continue reading “Acad. Job: Post Doc Fellow in Eurasian Studies (Astana, Kazakhstan)”

Study Abroad: Far East Summer School (Vladivostok, Russia)

Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2019

Russia Far East Summer School
Far Eastern Federal University, Russky Island Campus, Vladivostok, Russia 
August 6-26, 2019

This is a summer school that is designed for students of any level of training and any academic background. It is usually attended by students of all levels from Europe and Asia with an interest in Russia. This year it focuses on a rich and diverse academic program that includes multiple areas of studies, including the Russian language, international relations, economics and finance, marketing, cinematography, history, and culture.

Attached please find the Russia Far East 2019 Leaflet with brief information on the Summer School.

More details and the application form can be found at https://www.dvfu.ru/en/admission/pre-university-courses/international-summer-school-russia-far-east/

Grad. Program: French-Russian MA in History (Paris/Moscow)

Deadline for Applications: May 1, 2019

★★★ International Courses / Call for Applications ★★★

Two French-Russian Masters in Partnership with Moscow Higher School of Economics (HSE)

The School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences in Paris (EHESS) invites all students interested in studying History or Sociology in France and Russia to join their double master’s degree programs! Continue reading “Grad. Program: French-Russian MA in History (Paris/Moscow)”

Internship: Program Analysis (Student Trainee) at Pathways IEP, US Dept. of State (Arlington, VA)

Deadline for Applications: March 5, 2019 or Until Filled

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for a position in Program Analysis (Student Trainee) in the Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers. Continue reading “Internship: Program Analysis (Student Trainee) at Pathways IEP, US Dept. of State (Arlington, VA)”

Funding: 2019 Hungarian Studies Association Book Prize

Deadline for Nominations: June 15, 2019

The 2019 Hungarian Studies Association Book Prize

Sponsored by the Hungarian Studies Association, the goal of the book prize is to recognize quality scholarship in Hungarian studies and support Hungarian studies in the United States. The book prize is awarded biennially for the most important contribution to Hungarian studies originally published in English in the previous two calendar years. The HSA Book Prize carries a cash award and is presented at the meeting of the Hungarian Studies Association at the annual convention of the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies. Continue reading “Funding: 2019 Hungarian Studies Association Book Prize”

Prof. Devt: ACTR Webinar on Oral History in Russian Lang. Curriculum

Register by March 5, 2019

Oral History Projects in the Russian-Language Curriculum

In this webinar, Benjamin Rifkin and Colleen Lucey discuss how oral history projects can be used in the Russian language curriculum to the benefit of students, departments, and community partners. They will discuss what oral history projects are, how to organize and implement them, and discuss how such activities provide students with meaningful communicative interactions with native speakers. The presenters will share the example of an oral history project conducted at The College of New Jersey as evidence of the positive impact such initiatives can have on student motivation for the study of Russian.  Continue reading “Prof. Devt: ACTR Webinar on Oral History in Russian Lang. Curriculum”