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Job: Summer Camp Counselor (Bemidji, MN)

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing

Concordia Language Villages’ summer Russian immersion program “Лесное озеро” is actively recruiting a diverse pool for positions as counselors in our residential program for kids ages 6-18, for July 8 – August 11, 2018 in Bemidji, MN.

Counselors teach Russian language and culture in an informal program with extensive mentoring and support, and also lead “camp”-type activities (canoeing, art, etc.) and supervise cabins. These positions are appropriate for those with abundant energy and a dedication to and background in work with children and teens. They do not require teaching experience, as we expect to provide these staff with intensive teacher training, a very thorough curriculum, and in-service support. We anticipate that we will have a particular need for applicants with experience in outdoor skills/nature/ecology, folk art, guitar/balalaika/domra, Central Asia and/or the Caucuses. Continue reading “Job: Summer Camp Counselor (Bemidji, MN)”

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Grad Program: MA in Russian Studies (U. Helsinki)

Deadline for Applications: January 11, 2019

The University of Helsinki, Finland invites applications for its International Master’s Programme in Russian Studies. The application period ends January 11, 2019 for studies starting in August 2019.

The International Master’s Programme in Russian Studies (MARS) at the University of Helsinki is a two-year multidisciplinary programme that focuses on Russia as an important actor in globally shared challenges. The programme is taught in English.
The curriculum of the programme is closely linked with the research conducted at the Aleksanteri Institute, Europe’s largest research institute dedicated to the Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies. Continue reading “Grad Program: MA in Russian Studies (U. Helsinki)”

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Lang. Training: Russian Immersion Summer Camp (Bemidji, MN)

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Until Filled

Concordia Language Villages’ summer Russian immersion program “Лесное озеро” is recruiting counselors in their residential program for kids ages 6-18, for July 8 – August 11, 2019, in Bemidji, MN.

Counselors teach Russian language and culture in an informal program with extensive mentoring and support, and also lead “camp”-type activities (canoeing, art, etc.) and supervise cabins. These positions are appropriate for those with abundant energy and a dedication to and background in work with children and teens. They do not require teaching experience, as staff are provided with intensive teacher training, a very thorough curriculum, and in-service support. Especially needed are applicants with experience in outdoor skills/nature/ecology, folk art, guitar/balalaika/domra, Central Asia and/or the Caucuses. Continue reading “Lang. Training: Russian Immersion Summer Camp (Bemidji, MN)”

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Grad Program: Title VIII CEE Area Studies Fellowship (CEPA)

Deadline for Applications: December 10, 2018

The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Title VIII CEE Area Studies Fellowship Program. This is a competitive, nation-wide call for applications open to graduate-level students, post-doctoral scholars, and early career professionals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

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Funding: Postdoc Fellowship of Soc. Sci (U. Wisconsin-Madison)

Deadline for Applications: December 1, 2018

The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for two Wisconsin Russia Project post-doctoral research fellowships for social scientists, funded with a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. The fellowships will commence January 15, 2019 and run through July 14, 2020. Continue reading “Funding: Postdoc Fellowship of Soc. Sci (U. Wisconsin-Madison)”

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CFP: Econ History of Rus (Uni. Wisconsin-Madison)

Deadline for Submissions: December 1, 2018

CALL FOR PAPERS: SUMMER WORKSHOP ON THE ECONOMIC HISTORY AND HISTORICAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF RUSSIA
When: May 24-25, 2019
Where: University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites paper submissions to a workshop on the economic history and historical political economy of Russia from May 24-25, 2019. The purpose of the workshop is to highlight recent research, build interdisciplinary ties and dialogue, and strengthen the community of scholars exploring related issues across neighboring disciplines.

All proposals are welcome, regardless of discipline, addressing any topic related to the economic history and historical political economy of Russia. Young scholars, including those currently pursuing PhD degrees, are especially encouraged to apply.

The format of the workshop is designed to provide in-depth feedback to presenters and comprehensive discussion of selected topics. Each 50-minute session will be dedicated to a single paper, with a 5-minute presentation by the author followed by a 45-minute discussion. Participants are expected to read all conference papers in advance of the workshop. There is a strict limit of 20 pages (including tables and figures) for all workshop papers. Interested scholars are also encouraged to attend, even if not on the program. Travel grants and accommodation will be provided for selected graduate students, regardless of proposal status, and for all presenters.

Those interested in presenting should send an abstract and a 3–5 page paper summary by December 1 to events@creeca.wisc.edu. Applicants will be notified of proposal status by January 15, 2019. The deadline for final paper submission is May 1.

When: May 24-25, 2019

Where: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Application Deadline: December 1, 2018

For more information visit the website

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Academic Job: Professorship in Czech (Oxford)

Deadline for Applications: December 20, 2018

Associate Professorship (or Professorship) in Czech
Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, Wellington Square, Oxford
Grade 36S: £47,263 – £63,463 p.a.
The Faculty are seeking to appoint an Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Czech.

The Associate Professor will engage in advanced study and research in Czech language and literature, by offering high-quality tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision at both undergraduate and graduate level.

They will give, under the direction of the Faculty Board, no fewer than 36 lectures or classes a year and will undertake six hours of tutorial or equivalent teaching for colleges per week; this will be shared across colleges with students studying Czech options, although it is anticipated that teaching for University College will take priority. Continue reading “Academic Job: Professorship in Czech (Oxford)”

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Internship: Winter English Camp (Cosmopolitan)- Two spots left!

Deadline for Applications: Until Filled- ONLY TWO VACANCIES LEFT

Educational Center “Cosmopolitan” has only two vacant spots available for their winter internship program. These will take place at the children’s camp just outside Novosibirsk, the administrative capital of Siberia and the centre of Russia. The dates of the program are January 3rd through January 12th, 2019.

These positions are open to university students. No previous teaching experience, no previous knowledge of Russian is required. Interning at this camp, students will gain valuable skills and experience for their future profession while being immersed in the Russian culture and having intensive practice in the Russian language. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the coolest festive season in Siberia with lots of exciting events, and experience all the winter fun one could dream of in just ten days.

This program will be an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable skills and experience for their future profession. They will be immersed in Russian culture, receive intensive practice in Russian language, and interact with real Russian people. Students will receive room and board, visa support, transportation, and formal Russian lessons during their stay. Interested students should contact the Program Director for more information, including participation fees.

Students who wish to spend more time in Russia and are still looking for internship opportunities may be interested in the Russian language study internship. Free accommodation is provided in Novosibirsk throughout the academic year. The dates are flexible and interested students should contact the Center to discuss further details.

For more information please contact the Director Natalia Bodrova at cosmoschool2@mail.ru  or cosmoschool7@gmail.com with any questions and application inquiries.

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Study Abroad: Trans-Siberian Summer (UNH)

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2018 (early applications)
February, 2019 (Final Deadline)

Unique Trans-Siberian Study Abroad Program, University of New Hampshire

What is the program?
The UNH Russia Program is a unique summer study abroad opportunity for all interested students to experience first-hand the vastness of Russia. Students travel with UNH faculty and study Russian language, culture, and history with stays in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and a trip across the country on the Trans-Siberian Railroad! Visits include cultural, historical, and political venues (including the Duma, Kremlin, Hermitage, WWII bunker, Gulag Museum, Tatar hat workshop, hiking around Lake Baikal, participate in traditional Russian folk wedding, Lenin’s house in Gorki, banya, Russo-Japanese war fortresses and bunkers in Vladivostok) with readings and discussion at each site.

4 Week and 8 Week Programs

4 Week program: Earn 8 UNH credits studying culture and history while traveling to St. Petersburg, Moscow and on to Siberia, with stops in Kazan, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Arshan (a village in Buryatiya) and ending in Vladivostok. No prior study of Russian language is required. Survival Russian included in pre-departure and in-country work. All students with an interest in Russian history, politics and culture should apply. Tentative program dates: May 23-June 25.

8 Week program: After the above 4 weeks of travel, students stay in Moscow and have language classes taught by faculty from Language Link. Earn an addition 8 credits studying Russian language (grammar, conversation and phonetics at the appropriate level with 4 additional hours a week of conversational work.) These credits are issued by Language Link. Tentative program dates: May 23-July 23.

Pre-departure orientation sessions (via Skype) and pre-departure assignments (reading, lectures and work done on-line with a UNH faculty member.)

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the full expanse of Russia!

To apply or learn more:
Find program details and application instructions online at https://cola.unh.edu/study-abroad/program/russia-moscow
Application deadline: early application December 15, 2018; final deadline will be in February 2019.

For Questions Contact-

Arna Bronstein, Associate Professor Russian and Program Director (arna.bronstein@unh.edu)
Ekaterina Burvikova, Resident Director (ekaterina.burvikova@unh.edu)
James Parsons, COLA Study Abroad Coordinator (James.Parsons@unh.edu)

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Study Abroad: 2019 Internship (Crossroads Eurasia)

Deadline for Applications: March 2019 or until filled

Crossroads Eurasia is now accepting applications for its 2019 internship program in Russia.

What is Crossroads Eurasia?
Founded in 2010, Crossroads Eurasia is about complementing your study of the Russian language with a practical hands-on experience.

Participants can teach English, work as a camp counselor, do translation, or experience Russia at street level via the new media / journalism program. Options can be combined.

What you get
– Discover Russia for yourself!
– Resume-worthy work experience
– Relaxed vibe of a provincial Russian city
– Language tutor + all-day Russian practice
– Make friends with Russian peers
– 24-hour support from local coordinator
– Access to alumni network

New this year: media / journalism internship where students can discover Russia at street-level. Supervised by the editor-in-chief of a popular local paper (downtown.ru), students interview locals and pen an article on a theme of their choice. The best articles are published.

Deadlines
At least 2.5 months before travel (e.g. to start at beginning of June, apply by mid-March). Spots are filled on a rolling basis, so apply early.

For more information and to apply visit www.CrossroadsEurasia.com

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