Category: Academic Jobs

Deadline: May 5, 2025

The Department of Germanic, Russian, and East European Languages and Literatures at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, NJ) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track one-year position as a Visiting Lecturer in the Russian and East European Program, effective September 1, 2025. We seek a vibrant instructor to teach all levels of Russian language (first through fourth year), as well as the ability to teach one undergraduate course in English in their area of specialization (some experience with 19th-c. Russian literature preferred). Teaching load is 3:3. The appointed Lecturer is expected to assist with Spring 2026 placement and proficiency testing, participate in the life of the program, help organize student events, and advise students.

Deadline: May 15, 2025

1 Postdoc Position (0,8 fte): ‘Imperial Monetary Flows’
The postdoc will become part of the OCW startersbeurs-funded project ‘Reevaluting Conceptions of Imperial Monetary Flow: New Methodologies and Frameworks’, led by Dr. Liesbeth Claes (PI) and Dr. Isaac Scarborough (co-PI). The expected starting date is 1 September 2025; the postdoc position will last for 2 years and 4 months (ending on December 31, 2027).

Deadline: March 27, 2025

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) in Polish language with an expected start date of September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and educational background. The initial appointment is for a minimum of 2 years, with longer initial terms possible depending on qualifications and initial rank. Review and progression schedule are determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

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.

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).

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.

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.