Category: Academic Jobs

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Department of International Studies, College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M

University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (Non-Tenure) position in Russian

language with a 9-month academic appointment beginning fall semester 2021.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 undergraduate courses per semester

(fall 2021/spring 2022) in Russian language (first and/or second year level), and to

contribute to program building in Russian studies. Ability to teach a second European

language (French, German, Latin or Classical Greek) at the introductory level is

desirable.

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Job Description:

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Saint Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire invites applications for a part-time faculty position to begin in August 2021.
The successful candidate will teach one or two sections of Russian language and culture.

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Deadline: April 12, 2021

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rank of Instructor – East European, Russian/Eurasian Studies

Description
The department of Slavic Languages & Literatures, with support of the Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies, invites applications for a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor. We seek a scholar who specializes in Russia/Eurasia and Eastern/Central Europe and who will further their own research at the University of Chicago. The selected candidate is expected to be in residence and conduct their own research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Further requirements include teaching two courses in the Russian Civilization sequence and participating in CEERES educator outreach activities. The position is open to applicants trained in any humanities or social sciences discipline.

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One-year Instructor of Russian
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time, one-year position in Russian for the 2021-2022 academic year.  The academic year runs August 16, 2021 (arrival in Norman, Oklahoma by August 10) through May 15, 2022. Duties include teaching elementary to advanced Russian Language, contributing to major recruitment, and participating in and organizing activities for the Russian Language Program. 

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UNC Greensboro
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Full-time Lecturer – Russian

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Greensboro invites applications from academic professionals with established records of dynamic undergraduate teaching for a full-time, non-tenure-track position in Russian, effective August 2021. Applicants are required to possess native or near-native fluency in Russian. The nominal teaching load for this non-tenure-track appointment is 4-4. This is a one year contract appointment with the possibility for renewal. We do not have funding for relocation expenses.

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Deadline: April 7, 2021

The department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Stanford University is seeking applications for an acting assistant professor in the primary area of Russian literature and culture. The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is part of the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, a consortium of departments that collaborate on curricular and research initiatives.  The primary specialization is in the 20th century; candidates with training in other disciplines, other subfields or periods, and other languages, including other Slavic languages, are encouraged to apply. This position will be for one year, renewable for up to three years total. We anticipate a start date of September 1, 2021.

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The Slavic Studies Department at Brown University invites applications for a lecturer in the Polish language to teach in the academic year of 2021/22 with the possibility of renewal; the duty time will depend on enrollment. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of Polish, organizing and participating in extracurricular activities for the Polish-language students. The teaching load is five courses per two semesters (3/2).
Qualifications: native or near-native proficiency in Polish and English; Ph.D. or MA degree or equivalent in Slavic Studies, preferably in Polish Linguistics/Philology; evidence of successful teaching Polish at the university level in the US. Desirable qualifications include a proven ability to teach an additional Slavic language or any other language spoken in East-Central Europe and a course dedicated to Polish culture.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names, and contact information for three references to our Academic Department Manager, Justine Brown at justine_brown@brown.edu. We will conduct all interviews over zoom. Review of applications will begin on February 24 and will continue until the position is filled.

Deadline: April 2, 2021

The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at Harvard University seeks applications for a position as Preceptor in Polish Language. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2021 with teaching beginning in Fall Semester 2021. The preceptor will be responsible for courses in beginning and intermediate Polish (4 courses per academic year) and additional language tutorials in advanced Polish as needed. The preceptor will work with the Director of the Slavic Language Program to develop courses and materials in Polish language and assist with recruitment of students and expanding interest in the Polish language program. An interest in furthering broader Slavic Language Program goals is highly desirable, including materials development for Polish. There may also be opportunities to develop and lead a Harvard summer study abroad program in Poland. Preceptorships at Harvard are initially for one year, with multi-year contracts possible in subsequent years for up to eight total years, contingent upon performance, enrollments, curricular need, and divisional dean approval.  Interviews will be conducted by phone or video conference in spring 2021.

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