CREEES Professional Resources Forum
Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin
FLD at Lewis University seeks Russian instructors for two short term positions of Russian Instructor and Afternoon Cultural Leader to administer the Project GO summer language program (June 19th – August 13th 2023)
To find out more about Lewis University please follow the link below:
https://www.lewisu.edu/index.htm
To apply please send your CVs and cover letters to Dr. Serafima Gettys (gettysse@lewisu.edu)
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) seeks to hire two Teaching/Resident Assistants to support the STARTALK Russian language program for high school students, taking place June 25 – July 15, 2023 on Pitt’s Oakland campus.
Continue reading “Teaching/Resident Assistants Wanted for STARTALK Russian Language Program (University of Pittsburgh)”The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Howard University seeks applicants for a part-time adjunct position to teach two Russian language courses starting in Fall 2023, with the possibility to teach Russian literature and/or German language/literature courses in the future. Preferred qualifications include: a PhD, native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, and a strong commitment to DEAI initiatives. Applicants who are ABD or have an MA with extensive teaching experience will also be considered. This is a great opportunity to acquire post-doc teaching experience and to support DEAI programs.
Continue reading “Part-time Adjunct Russian Language Instructor (Howard University)”POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Professor in Russian language pedagogy and applied linguistics
Salary range: $88,300 to $188,400
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: February 16, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.POSITION DESCRIPTION
The UCLA Department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures invites applications for a faculty appointment in Russian language pedagogy and applied linguistics at the advanced assistant, associate, or full professor level, beginning July 1, 2023. A thorough familiarity with L2 and heritage language learning and teaching, the use of digital resources and social media in Russian language pedagogy, and methodologies employed in Russian Flagship programs are desirable. The appointee will be expected to conduct research and provide related instructional activity in overseeing the Department’s various language offerings (principally in Russian, but also B/C/S, Polish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Romanian and possibly other languages), to direct the Russian Flagship Program and oversee its renewal, and possibly to provide leadership in other institutional language-related programs and centers in the University’s International Institute. Dynamic teaching skills are essential; responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, dissertation supervision, independent study courses and sharing in departmental administration. Applicants should have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment (July 1, 2023).
Continue reading “Acad. Job: Professor in Russian Language Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics (Univ. of California, Los Angeles)”The Dalhousie University Department of Russian Studies seeks applications for a 12-month 100% full-time limited term appointment (August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024) at the Instructor level in Russian language and film. The position is subject to budgetary approval. The instructor will teach beginner and intermediate level Russian language classes, as well as two courses on Russian and Eastern European cinema. In addition, the instructor will be expected to oversee the establishment of a study abroad program for the Russian program. Travel abroad with the students to ensure the effective functioning of the program may be required (or alternate means of program oversight). The workload is equivalent to four full-credit (eight half-credit) classes per year.
Applicants should have a PhD in Russian; however, applicants with an MA degree may also be considered on an individual basis. Native or native-equivalent command of Russian and English, as well as experience in teaching the Russian language and Eastern European cinema are required. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and administrative skills. Candidates should provide a cover letter, up-to-date curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above.
The Posting can be found at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12859
Applications will be accepted until April 1st, 2023.
Continue reading “Acad. Job: Russian Language and Film Instructor (Dalhousie University)”As the Mykola Zerov Fellow, you will conduct research relevant to Ukrainian Studies within the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS). In addition, you will produce publications appropriate to your academic discipline on the basis of that research.
This is primarily a research role, however, 10% of your workload will be devoted to teaching that contributes to undergraduate programs and 15% will be devoted to activities that expand knowledge about Ukraine to a broader audience, including specific members of the community in Victoria and Australia-wide. This may include specific projects, such as collaborative research on community-held archival material; public and community lectures and seminars or engagement programs; communications or social media engagements; and a range of other outreach activities that further objectives agreed upon by the Head of School.
Continue reading “Mykola Zerov Fellow in Ukrainian Studies (University of Melbourne)”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.
Continue reading “Acad. Job: Lecturer in Russian (University of Bristol)”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.
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Yale University invites applications for a Lector/Senior Lector I in Russian language. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2023, with the teaching beginning at the start of the fall semester 2023. This is a 3-year full-time appointment with renewal contingent on excellent performance and sufficient enrollments. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. If the initial appointment is at the rank of Lector, a promotion review for Senior Lector I must take place in the fifth year or earlier. Senior lectors at Yale are expected to participate in teaching-related professional activities (e.g., workshops, seminars, training activities, conferences) and have no limits on reappointment, provided the performance is successful and there is ongoing curricular need. The successful hire may be considered for the position of the Language Coordinator.
Primary duties include teaching 6 courses per academic year, which can be realized through teaching 5 term courses in the language sequence and providing 1 course equivalent of administrative, pedagogical, or other service in support of the academic priorities of the University. Lectors are eligible for Yale’s generous package of benefits, including health coverage, and they are encouraged to participate in the wide range of professional development opportunities offered through the Center for Language Study, the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office.
Continue reading “Acad. Job: Lector/Senior Lector I in Russian Language (Yale University)”The School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), a key part of UCL is the world’s leading institution for research and teaching on Russia, the Baltics, and Central, Eastern and South-East Europe. The school’s mission is to foster cross-disciplinary approaches to area studies, using expertise in our primary geographical region to generate knowledge and understanding of the broader world. Our work is organized into four interrelated programmes: Economics and Business; History; Languages and Culture; Politics and Sociology. With our spectacular library and award-winning building in the heart of London, at the centre of a vibrant network of national and international connections, SSEES provides a unique and dynamic environment where students acquire the expertise and skills that employers want, including an unparalleled range of languages.
To continue our progression and add to the School’s standing we are excited to be recruiting for the position of Director of the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) which represents an exciting opportunity to further the school’s vision as SSEES starts this new chapter in its unique history.
The position performs the role of a Head of Department at UCL. Currently the Director reports to the Vice-Provost (Faculties); it is proposed that from September 2023, the Director will report to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. In addition, the Director (in the capacity of Head of Department) is responsible to the Council of UCL, via the President and Provost, for the organisation and general conduct of the School.
The role’s focus will be to determine and implement the School’s strategic operating plan and contribute to the delivery of strategic objectives of the School, Faculty and UCL. The role will lead an internationally diverse staff community who have expertise across our humanities and social science disciplines. The school currently employs more than 80 academic staff members and enrols almost 1200 students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels across more than 25 programmes
Continue reading “Acad. Job: Director, School of Slavonic & Eastern European Studies (University College of London)”