CREEES Professional Resources Forum – Page 136 – Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

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.

November 10, 2021February 10, 2022

Grad Program: MA in International and Regional Studies – Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies (University of Michigan)

Deadline: December 15, 2021

The University of Michigan welcomes applications for our MIRS: REEE Studies Specialization. Please note the deadline is December 15!

The Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies specialization is designed for students with an interest in engaging in interdisciplinary research and training on Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Students choose to focus their studies on humanities, social sciences, and professional coursework related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Eurasia.

November 10, 2021April 14, 2022

Grad Program: MA in Russian and Slavic Studies (University of Arizona)

Deadline: March 1, 2022

The University of Arizona’s Department of Russian and Slavic Studies invites applications to our MA degree program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of March 1, 2022, to be considered for financial aid. International applicants are strongly advised to apply by December 1 for the fall semester (and June 1 for the spring semester). Early applications are encouraged.

The Masters of Arts in Russian and Slavic Studies offers a diversified program of study with courses in language, literature, linguistics, and culture. The MA Program has two tracks that offer students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to gain expertise in their specific fields of interest. Students in the Language, Literature, and Linguistics (LLL) track complete a rigorous program of study that culminates in MA Exams; graduates on the Russian and East European Studies (REES) track develop a specific area of focus and complete a MA thesis.

November 10, 2021February 10, 2022

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

Deadline: January 5, 2022

The Department of Slavic and Eurasian Languages and Literatures at the University of Kansas invites applications to its MA and PhD programs.

KU Slavic has a comprehensive program in Russian literature, as well as one of the few full-service Slavic linguistics programs nationally. We are a Slavic department in a proper sense, with extensive expertise in Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian, Czech, Polish, Slovene, and Ukrainian languages and cultures. We also offer courses in Turkish and Persian.

November 8, 2021December 7, 2021

Prof. Dev: Engagement with Underrepresented Regions in REE&E – the North and South Caucasus Region

Event Date: November 18, 2021

The first installment of the Engagement with Underrepresented Regions in REE&E takes place on November 18. This three-year pilot program is a joint collaboration between ASEEES, ASEEES CLIR, and the Slavic Reference Service at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to engage with librarians, archivists, and other information professionals from underrepresented regions within Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. The inaugural event will feature two roundtable discussions in conjunction with the annual convention of the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies. All are welcome to join these discussions (free of charge). Please encourage colleagues to register for both discussions.