Category: Academic Jobs

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Deadline: February 10, 2025

The REED COLLEGE Russian department invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Russian and Humanities to commence in August 2025. Reed is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.  

Candidates should specialize in Russian or Russophone literature and/or film. A Ph.D. in Slavic or a related field (in hand by August 2025) is required. Other requirements include native or near-native proficiency in both Russian and English, and experience of college-level teaching. While the candidates’ areas of research expertise are open, we particularly welcome applications from those who, in addition to literature and language, can teach courses on film and media in Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Eurasia.

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