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Prof. Devel.: Introducing ASEEES Commons: Why and How to Use It? (ASEEES)

Date of Webinar: January 19, 2017 2-3PM ET

Webinar on ASEEES Commons

“Introducing ASEEES Commons: Why and How to Use It”? (January 19, 2:00-3:00 pm ET) will teach ASEEES members how to use the Commons to increase the reach of their work; to find resources or potential collaborators; and to share materials. The webinar will focus on creating, editing and searching content. Any member interested in understanding how to make Commons and CORE work for them should attend.
To register: aseees.org/programs/webinars

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CFP: A Century of Revolution: Culture, Politics, and People (U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Deadline for Submissions: January 30, 2017

CALL FOR PAPERS

Graduate Student Conference in Slavic Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A Century of Revolution: Culture, Politics, and People
April 7-8, 2017

We are now inviting participants to submit abstracts for the 7th annual conference of the Slavic Graduate Students’ Association (SGSA) at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The conference will take place April 7-8, 2017, in Urbana, IL. Prof. Jessica Greenberg from the Anthropology Dept. of UIUC will deliver a keynote lecture. Participation is open to graduate students in all related fields, including: literature, film, linguistics, history, anthropology, cultural studies, philosophy, visual arts, musicology and area studies. We are especially interested in interdisciplinary approaches to the study of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian cultures.

In anticipation of the anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution, the theme of this year’s conference is A Century of Revolution: Culture, Politics, and People. Revolution, considered both politically but also interpreted more broadly as radical change to the status-quo, has played a recurring role throughout Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia, shaping these regions’ history, culture, art, and politics. We want to examine these experiences and trace their developing narratives.

Relevant topics might include, but are not limited to:

– Revolutionary aesthetics, e.g. Futurism, the avant-garde, sots-art, conceptualism
– The Solidarity movement, Prague Spring, and Hungarian Revolution of 1956
– LGBTQIA rights movements, problems of gender, and the crisis of masculinity
– Marxism before and after 1989, democracy in practice, and the rightward turn
– Alternative medias and genres (science fiction, pornography, comics, etc.)

If you would like to participate,  please submit an abstract (up to 200 words) and the title of your paper to slavic.uiuc@gmail.com. Please include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, year, major area of study, and any audiovisual equipment requests at the top of the page. The deadline for submitting abstracts is January 30, 2017. Participants will be notified by March 1. Applicants are welcome to submit abstracts on any and all topics related to the Slavic, East European, and Eurasian regions.

Dedicated to the memory of our friend and colleague Scott K. Maltby

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Scholarship: Funding for Int’l Business & STEM Internships in Russia (American Councils)

Deadline for Applications: February 15, 2017

American Councils is pleased to announce a new scholarship to support U.S. undergraduate and graduate students participating in business, innovation, and STEM internships in Russia.

The Business, Technology, and Innovation Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who seek to participate in one of two American Councils internship programs in Russia:

Scholarship Awards
Business, Technology, and Innovation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, and program compatibility; awards range from $3,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students in business or STEM fields are eligible to apply for American Councils Business, Technology, and Innovation Scholarships. Applicants must be admitted to either OPIT or BRLI to receive funding. No prior study of Russian is required to participate in OPIT.

Application & Questions
Interested students should submit an online application to either program by February 15th for summer OPIT or BRLI, or by March 15th for fall BRLI. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to the AC Study Abroad Team (phone: 202-833-7522; email:outbound@americancouncils.org).

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Academic Program: PhD Programs-Lit./Cult. & Slavic Film Studies (U. of Pittsburgh)

Deadline for Applications: January 15, 2017

The University of Pittsburgh Slavic Department (http://www.slavic.pitt.edu/) invites applications to its program, which provides a full range of courses with strengths in the study of contemporary Russian culture, Russian/Soviet cinema, and Russian Romanticism. Our program has supported dissertations in such diverseareas as contemporary Russian prose, Soviet postmodern culture, Thaw cinema, 1930s-40s Soviet civic poetry, prison culture of the Belomor Canal, post-Soviet philosophy, the Soviet anekdot, and Stagnation-era television serials.

PhD recipients have received academic job offers or prestigious post-doctoral fellowships in such institutions as Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Stanford Humanities Center, University College London, University of Texas Austin, Vanderbilt, and William and Mary.  See http://slavic.pitt.edu/graduate/requirements for application information.

PhD students help organize the annual Russian Film Symposium (http://www.rusfilm.pitt.edu); they edit and publish the Department’s journal, Studies in Slavic Cultures (http://www.pitt.edu/~slavic/sisc/).  Alongside primary study towards the degree, students typically are mentored in obtaining MA or PhD certificates in one or more of four interdepartmental programs:

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CFP: 55th Annual Meeting of the Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (Old Town Alexandria, Virginia)

Deadline for Submissions: January 31, 2017

55th Annual Meeting of the Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (SCSS)
APRIL 6-8, 2017
Westin Alexandria Hotel in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Hosted by George Mason University’s program in Russian and Eurasian Studies

Papers from all humanities and social science disciplines as well as all Slavic, East European, and Eurasian regions are welcome

Papers on the special theme of the centenary of the Russian Revolution of 1917 are especially welcome.

Panel and paper proposals accepted until January 15, 2017. Whole panel proposals (chair, three papers, discussant) are preferred, but proposals for individual papers will also be accepted. Email your proposals to Emily Baran at emily.baran@mtsu.edu

For local arrangements or conference information other than the program, please contact Steven Barnes at scssalexandria@gmail.com

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Job: Editor Analyst Fluent in Czech (Austin, TX)

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing

Editor Analyst

Our client is looking for eager candidates to join their team to work on a large-scale data editing project. The team will be receiving large amounts of data from various outside sources and you will be responsible for editing, cleanup and overall accuracy. Attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines and project protocol will be crucial for the success of the project.

Qualifications:

-Ability to perform repetitive type tasks efficiently and accurately
-Research skills
-Basic Mac OSX skills
-Critical thinking abilities
-Ability to follow set project protocols and guidelines
-Upbeat, positive personality
-Team player
-Foreign Language Skills

Other:

Austin, TX
$15/hour
1 year contract

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, you’d also be eligible for Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Short Term Disability; Hospitalization Coverage; Direct Deposit; Weekly Pay; Training and Development Programs; Discounts on CompTIA Certifications; Career Services Workshops; Corporate Discounts/Perks and our Referral Program.*

For more information, contact:

Haley McCormick |  Technical Recruiter | Apex Systems
10220 SW Greenburg Rd. Suite 551, Portland, OR 97223
Office: 650-989-2637| Fax: 503-293-2918
hmccormick@apexsystemsinc.com | www.apexsystems.com

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Academic Job: Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian (Franklin & Marshall College)

Deadline for Applications: February 06, 2017

Franklin and Marshall College: German & Russian
Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

Location: Lancaster, PA

Closes: Feb 6, 2017 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (GMT-5 hours)

The Department of German and Russian at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor (depending on qualifications) of Russian and Russian Studies to begin Fall 2017.  This is a one-year non-renewable appointment. We seek a strong Russian teacher with a record of successful and innovative teaching at all levels and with an ability to offer Russian literature and culture courses and contribute to the College’s general education program.  Research specialization is open. The teaching load is 3/2. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English and demonstrated scholarly engagement are required.

Pursuant to cultivating an inclusive college community, the search committee will holistically assess the qualifications of each applicant.  We will consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.  We will also consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic success.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, teaching statement, teaching evaluation forms, and three letters of recommendation.  Interested candidates should apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/40027.  For full consideration applications should be received by February 6, 2017.  Interviews will be held via online video conference calls.

To apply, click here.

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Academic Job: Russian Lecturer (United International College)

Deadline for Applications: February 10, 2017

Russian Lecturer

United International College – Division of Humanities and Social Science

Location: Hong Kong
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 9th January 2017
Closes: 10th February 2017
Job Ref: DHSS161108

UIC now invites candidates for the following position which is expected to be filled in September 2017:

Russian Lecturer of Division of Humanities and Social Science (DHSS161108)

Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to offer courses in elementary Russian language as well as Russian Culture. Responsibilities also include exam-paper preparation, developing teaching materials and administrative duties. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in language is expected. Continue reading “Academic Job: Russian Lecturer (United International College)”

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Academic Job: Mellon Fellow (University College London)

Deadline for Applications: February 05, 2017

UCL Mellon Fellow – University College London
UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies

Location: London
Salary: £34,056 to £41,163 per annum (UCL Grade 7), inclusive of London Allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 20th December 2016
Closes: 5th February 2017
Job Ref: 1621672

The currently advertised post-doctoral Mellon research fellowship, focused on ‘Critical Area Studies and the Production of Knowledge’, is funded for one year and is embedded within a six-year themed research programme established at UCL in 2012, entitled New Horizons in Russia and Eastern Europe: A New Vision through Language-Based Area Studies. This one-year strand will focus specifically on the production of knowledge with respect to academic practices in Area Studies.

Mellon Fellows will be expected to teach up to 5 hours per week. It is expected that Fellows will be keen to disseminate their work widely by organising (interdisciplinary) public events related to her/his main research theme, such as: seminars, study days, exhibitions, conferences, performances. It is also expected that individual publications will come from each Fellowship. Continue reading “Academic Job: Mellon Fellow (University College London)”

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Academic Program: European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC)

Deadline for Applications: January 20, 2017 (Second Round: March 15, 2017)

The European Interuniversity Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) and 41 participating universities from all member states of the European Union are proud to present to you the European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (E.MA) 2017/2018.

E.MA is an intensive one-year course aimed at educating up to 100 professionals annually in the field of human rights and democratisation. The Master’s Degree is also an action- and policy-oriented approach to learning that combines legal, political, historical, anthropological, and philosophical perspectives with skills building activities, an in-depth study of the following areas: Human Rights Institutions, Mechanisms and Standards; Human Rights in Context: Historical, Philosophical, Religious and Anthropological Perspectives; Democratisation; Human Rights and Globalisation; Human Rights and Security. E.MA is the foundation for a successful career in national, international, governmental, inter- and non-governmental organisations, as well as academic institutions dealing with human rights and democratisation.

5 reasons why people choose E.MA:

-Possibility to do internships and fellowships in leading human rights organisations
-Ties with EU institutions and links with international governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations for a regional and at the same time global experience
-Attractive placement opportunities
-Extensive worldwide E.MAlumni Association for contacts, job opportunities, career development, projects, research
-A unique human experience during which all those involved (students, faculty and resident staff) develop long-term bonds and networks with each other.  Continue reading “Academic Program: European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC)”

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