CREEES Professional Resources Forum – Page 133 – Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

November 17, 2021February 10, 2022

Grad Program: MA and PhD in Slavic Studies (University of Toronto)

Deadline: December 17, 2021

I am writing to let you know that the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is accepting applications to our MA/PhD programs for Fall 2022. Both programs are fully funded (covering tuition and fees and providing a living stipend). We will be having a Zoom open house next Monday, November 22, 2021 at 5pm EST for interested applicants to introduce our programs and answer any questions. Register here if you’re interested:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcuCsqjovG9N46Ng6Ip_AbN3WenbX5DO8

Deadlines: Dec. 17, 2021 to complete online application form and Jan. 14 2021, to submit supporting documents and references.

November 17, 2021February 10, 2022

CFP: Deportation in East Central Europe in the 20th century – snapshots of invisible incarceration

Deadline: December 20, 2021

The Balkan History Association is preparing a volume dedicated to deportations in the twentieth century with a special emphasis on people deported as a result of totalitarianism. Hiding under the mask of an administrative measure, the authorities found the perfect way to punish civilians. Those persecuted (whether because of their ideas, ethnicity, religion or social standing) had to pay a huge price for not coping with the views of the authorities. Considered to be “dangerous elements”, deportees were forced to leave their homes together with their families, being allowed to take with them only few goods, their houses and possession being confiscated by the State. No matter of gender and age, men, women, children and old people were forced to start a one-way journey, in trains together with animals, towards an uncertain destination. Living under the blue sky for days, the deportees learned to build a new life for themselves. The conditions under which they had to live were harsh, many of those deported dying from starvation or disease. Somehow they found the strength not to give up and lived to tell their memories thus providing a better insight in the depth of this chaos.

November 17, 2021April 14, 2022

CFP: Parks in the Balkan Capitals: Leisure, Urban Impact, Monuments, Stories, and Significance

Deadline: February 1, 2022

Call for book chapters: Parks in the Balkan Capitals: Leisure, Urban Impact, Monuments, Stories, and Significance

One of the most powerful resources of a city is the park. Parks represent a place of relaxation for the citizens, protect the city from pollution, have impact on the urban aspect of the city, host events, represent the identity of the city and the intrusion of nature into urban life, and inspire writers or painters.

The Balkan History Association and the Institute of Balkan Studies and Centre of Tracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are preparing a volume dedicated to parks in Balkan capitals – their stories, architecture, or significance for the community. Authors are invited to submit their paper proposals with special emphasis on parks with special significance for Balkan capitals; stories related to parks in Balkan capitals (literature, folklore, etc.); representation of parks in Balkan capitals in comics, cartoons, movies, or paintings; impact of parks on the urban aspect of Balkan capitals; impact of parks on the social life of Balkan capitals; historical monuments placed inside the parks in Balkan capitals; historical events and their impact on the evolution of parks in Balkan capitals; modernization of the Balkan capitals and how this changed the look of parks; and parks in Balkan capitals, in the collective memory of the community.

November 17, 2021February 10, 2022

Acad. Job: Visiting Assistant Professor in South Slavic (University of Indiana)

Deadline: December 10, 2021

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at Indiana University, Bloomington invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in the fall of 2022, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. We seek an individual with expertise in South Slavic literature and culture who is committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will teach two courses per semester, including the General Education course “Introduction to Balkan and South Slavic Cultures.” Candidates with a Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures or Comparative Literature are preferred, but A.B.D. candidates and candidates from related fields will also be considered. H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position.

November 17, 2021April 14, 2022

CFP: Wisconsin Slavic Conference 2022

Deadline: February 20, 2022

Wisconsin Slavic Conference

March 25-26, 2022

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstracts for 20-minute papers on any aspect of Slavic literatures, cultures (including film, music, theatre, visual art, etc.), linguistics, and history are invited for the annual Wisconsin Slavic Conference. Comparative topics and interdisciplinary approaches are welcome and encouraged. The conference will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, 2022.

November 15, 2021April 14, 2022

Funding: Language Teaching and Learning Research Grants (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: February 15, 2022

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) at the University of Pittsburgh will award up to two Language Teaching and Learning Research (LTLR) Grants for scholars to conduct research projects on-site or remotely at the Summer Language Institute in June – July 2022. Funded projects must focus on the teaching and learning of one or more of the following priority languages: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Other languages that are taught at the SLI may be included in a project proposal in addition to these priority languages; see https://sli.pitt.edu for the complete list of language courses offered.

Applicants may propose to be in residence in Pittsburgh for all or a portion of the two-month duration of the SLI, according to the needs of their projects. However, please note that applicants should be prepared to conduct their projects remotely in the event that pandemic conditions limit in-person instruction, and/or if University of Pittsburgh restrictions on non-essential travel prohibit the use of grant funds to cover travel expenses in Summer 2022.

November 15, 2021November 19, 2021

Prof. Dev: Gale Cengage Short Story Criticism Series

We are seeking specialists with academic affiliation to vet entries on Russian writers, short stories, or topics to be published in Short Story Criticism in the Literature Criticism Series published by Gale Cengage and produced by Layman Poupard Publishing.

Short Story Criticism reprints essays, articles and book chapters. Each entry of approximately 60,000 words is preceded by a brief (2000 word) introductory essay, a primary bibliography, and an annotated list of further readings.

Much of the work preparing the entry is done by LPP editors, but we rely on academic specialists to recommend appropriate criticism to be reprinted and to vet our work for accuracy and appropriate coverage.

November 15, 2021February 10, 2022

Funding: 2022 JDC Archives Fellowships

Deadline: January 28, 2022

The JDC Archives is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2022 fellowship program. In 2022, 6-7 fellowships will be awarded to senior scholars, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and independent researchers to conduct research in the JDC Archives, either in New York or in Jerusalem. Research topics in the fields of twentieth century Jewish history, modern history, social welfare, migration, and humanitarian assistance will be considered, as well as other areas of academic research covered in the JDC archival collections. For more information, and to apply, visit http://archives.jdc.org/about-us/fellowships-and-grants-general-information/

The fellowship awards are $2,500. The deadline to submit applications is January 28, 2022.

The JDC Archive’s online database with documents and photographs is available at http://search.archives.jdc.org/

Finding aids can be accessed at http://archives.jdc.org/explore-the-archives/finding-aids/

November 10, 2021February 10, 2022

Acad. Job: Visiting Assistant Professorship in Russian (Kenyon College)

Deadline: December 10, 2021

Kenyon College’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a two-year (2022–2024) Visiting Assistant Professorship in Russian. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research agenda and teaching experience show a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including all levels of Russian language, courses on Russian literature and culture in translation, as well as upper-level electives in their area of specialization. Teaching load is five courses per year. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by time of appointment and native or near-native command of Russian and English. A complete application will include 1) a cover letter with research statement; 2) graduate transcript (unofficial copy is fine); 3) a current Curriculum Vitae; 4) a teaching philosophy that includes a statement on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the liberal-arts college classroom; and 5) contact information for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website: http://careers.kenyon.edu by December 10, 2021. Application review will begin immediately following the deadline and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place remotely via video conferencing. Inquiries may be sent off-list to Prof. James McGavran (mcgavranjh@kenyon.edu).

November 10, 2021February 10, 2022

Acad. Job: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Polish (Northwestern University)

Deadline: December 15, 2021

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INSTRUCTION IN POLISH

Northwestern University’s Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a renewable, three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction in Polish, to begin September 1, 2022. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position that requires six units of teaching over three quarters per year. A Ph.D. in Polish, any area of Slavic Studies (such as literature, culture, and/or history), Second-Language Acquisition, or a related field, near-native proficiency in Polish and English, and language teaching experience in the American educational system are essential.