Academic Jobs – CREEES Professional Resources Forum

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Acad. Job: Half-Time Visiting Lecturer REE Studies (Smith College)

Deadline: March 9, 2025

The Program in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) at Smith College invites applications for a half-time (0.5 FTE) benefits eligible position at the rank of Lecturer for the academic year 2025-2026 (to begin July 1, 2025). The successful candidate will teach three courses, which include at least one course in Russian language, a First-Year seminar on a topic in the candidate’s field of specialization or academic interest, and a third course to be determined. PhD, ABD, or an equivalent combination of education and teaching experience in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, or another relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Acad. Job: Lecturer in Eurasian Studies (University of Glasgow)

Deadline March 3, 2025

The School of Social & Political Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Eurasian Studies at Grade 7, with specific expertise in one or more countries of the post-socialist Eurasian region. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by contributing to teaching, assessment and administration processes associated with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching within the subject area of Central and East European Studies (CEES).

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Acad. Job: Visiting Lectureship in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Language (Indiana University)

Deadline: March 15, 2025

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington announces a one-semester visiting lectureship in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language for the fall semester of 2025. The teaching load will comprise three courses (first-, second-, and third-year) in a primarily face-to-face learning environment. Applicants should hold at least an M.A. in a relevant field. Familiarity with the U.S. educational system is preferred. The successful candidate should have native or near-native BCS, fluent English, as well as BCS language teaching experience.

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Positions re: State, Church, and Body Politics in Post-Communism

Deadline: May 1, 2025

The University Lucian Blaga Sibiu (ULBS), Romania, invites applications for three (3) postdoctoral research positions to work in the FERBOPO project, funded by the European Research Area (ERA) Chair.
Position: Postdoctoral researcher
Period: 24 months fixed contract starting on 1 November 2025, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 24 months based on positive evaluation
Number of Hours per Month: 168 (full time equivalent)
Salary: 3,800 Euros per month, including taxes

Description of project: The FERBOPO project aims at building a new research group focused on the complex relationship between State, Church and Body Politics in post-communism that would foster excellence in social sciences and better integrate ULBS in the ERA. Under the guidance of ERA Chair Prof. Lavinia STAN, the new research group will engage in research related to State, Church and Body Politics, attract competitive research funding, and assist ULBS to implement institutional reforms that align with ERA priorities.

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Acad. Job; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Eastern Europe/Eurasia (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Postdoc in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (2025-2027)

Administration-Russian & East European Studies – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (25000688)

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) at the University of Pittsburgh is offering a postdoctoral fellowship for Social Sciences scholars whose work focuses on Eastern Europe and/or Eurasia. This fellowship is a two-year appointment starting August 2025. Fellows will be expected to pursue their own scholarly work and participate in the academic and intellectual activities of REEES, University Center for International Studies (UCIS), as well as the Department(s) with which they become affiliated.

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Fellowships: Centre for Advanced Study (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Deadline: March 31, 2025

The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia would like to remind you of our
Open Calls for international fellowships for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Our programmes are designed for researchers from the social sciences and the humanities at different stages of their career from all over the world.

Additional information can be found further below.

CAS Sofia Fellowships for 2025/2026:

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

2025-2026 Petro Jacyk Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Ukrainian Politics, Culture, and Society at the (University of Toronto)

Deadline: February 14, 2025

The Petro Jacyk Program for the Study of Ukraine at the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (CEES), Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto is accepting applications for the Petro Jacyk Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Ukrainian Politics, Culture, and Society for the 2025-2026 academic year. The objective of the Post-Doctoral Fellowship is to support annually one of the most promising junior scholars studying contemporary Ukraine and thereby to advance academic understanding of Ukrainian politics, culture, and society. The Fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the Petro Jacyk Education Foundation.Description:

The Petro Jacyk Post-Doctoral Fellowship has both research and teaching components.

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Acad. Job: Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian (Middlebury College, Vermont)

Deadline: February 1, 2025

The Department of Russian invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, one year position to begin in Fall 2025. Research specialization is open. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach Russian literature and culture, native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, and interest and experience in teaching language at the undergraduate level. Candidates are expected to teach in the fall/spring semesters as well as in winter term.

Applications must be received by 1 February. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. At Middlebury, we strive to make our campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces differences, with all the complexity and individuality each person brings. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarly potential. Please submit a letter of application through Interfolio, including a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability. Please include in your letter reference to how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion, with concrete examples from your experience where possible.

More information is available at http://apply.interfolio.com/161678 . Review of applications will begin on February 1 and continue until the position is filled.

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Acad. Job: Research Professor of Russia and Eurasia Studies (US Army War College)

Deadline: January 14, 2025

Duties

Serve as Research Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies in the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI), the research institute of the US Army War College.
Perform research and publish SSI studies, journal articles, policy-oriented essays, special reports, books, and book chapters.
Design individual and collective annual research and publication plans, in consultation with SSI leadership, addressing contemporary national security issues and the application of landpower.
Conduct research focusing on Eurasian and Russian national security strategy and policy, including implications for the United States policy and defense as well as on NATO.

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Acad. Job: STARTALK Russian Instructor (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: January 31, 2025 (priority consideration)

STARTALK Russian Instructor

Administration-Russian & East European Studies – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (24009315)

The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) is seeking an experienced and passionate Russian Language Instructor for the 2025 STARTALK Residential Summer Program. This exciting opportunity will take place from June 23 to July 12, 2025, on the University of Pittsburgh’s vibrant campus in Pittsburgh, PA, and offers college students the chance to enhance their Russian language skills at the Intermediate High to Advanced Low proficiency levels.

While the program runs during these dates, the contract spans from May 1 to August 31, 2025, allowing time for preparation, collaboration with the Program Director, Dr. Olga Klimova, and post-program grade reporting. The instructor will work closely with Dr. Klimova to design and deliver a curriculum that adheres to STARTALK’s principles, focusing on the theme of Modern Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Applicants must be U.S. residents or permanent residents and must be physically located in the U.S. at the start of the contract date. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on students while contributing to an innovative and immersive educational experience.