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Acad. Job: Lecturer in Russian Lang/Lit (Dartmouth)

Deadline: May 31, 2021 but Open Until Filled

Lecturer in Russian Language and Literature 

Dartmouth College – Hanover, NH

The Department of Russian at Dartmouth College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professorship in Russian Language and Literature for the academic year 2021-2022, with the possibility of an additional year. This appointment’s start date will be July 1, 2021. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the date of the appointment and have native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English.

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Job: Program Manager for Russian Flagship Program (American Councils)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

American Councils for International Education seeks a Program Manager for the Russian Overseas Flagship Program and the Turkish Flagship Language Initiative Program.  A summary of the position and required qualifications appear below this note. Please feel free to share with interested eligible candidates.

For a complete position description and to apply, please visit this website, or see more information below.

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Acad. Job: Lead Researcher of the De-and Re-Democratization Workgroup (CEU Democracy Institute)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The CEU Democracy Institute invites applications for a lead researcher of the De- and Re-Democratization Workgroup. The chosen candidate will be appointed as a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow at the DI in Budapest and visiting professor at the Political Sciences Department of CEU (Vienna campus). The candidate will have a chance to build up an innovative interdisciplinary international research program looking for better ways of understanding the challenges of democracy in the 21st century. We seek applicants with a strong publication record in this research area. A proven track record in institution building is an advantage.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Establish and run an internationally recognized research program.
  • Collaborate with the members of the other research groups at the Democracy Institute.
  • Apply for and secure external research funding.
  • Train and supervise graduate students.
  • Participate in network-building, outreach and fundraising initiatives of the Democracy Institute.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a PhD, an outstanding research agenda, and a record of publications in peer-reviewed academic journals in political science and/or related disciplines.

For more details and to apply, please click here.

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Acad. Job: Adjunct Russian Instructor at Union College (NY)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Union College is seeking an adjunct in Russian for 2021-22 academic year. Please see the call below. 

Adjunct in Russian
Union College

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Union College announces an opening for an adjunct instructor position in Russian language beginning in fall 2021. The successful candidate will teach one first year Russian language course in fall term (Russian 100) and one first year language course in the spring term 2022 (Russian 102); it is anticipated that the Department will continue to require an adjunct in future years. Candidates must have native or near-native Russian language ability, training and/or experience in modern methods of foreign language pedagogy, experience teaching Russian language and familiarity with the American university system. Applicants should hold an MA or PhD in Russian. To apply, please forward a cover letter and CV with a list of references to Professor Kristin Bidoshi at bidoshik@union.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity.

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Lang. Training: Summer Online Intensive Russian (UW-Madison)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ has a limited number of seats open in its ONLINE Intensive First- and Second-Year Russian courses in Summer 2021.

Dates: June 14 – August 6, 2021
Times: 8:50-10:45 am and 12:05-2:10 pm Central Time, Monday-Friday

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Job: Summer Youth Program Asst. Resident Director (American Cultural Exchange Service)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Assistant Resident Director for NSLI-Y
VSI Russian Program

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American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) is seeking a qualified Assistant Resident Director (ARD) to work virtually with a group of up to 20 US high school students for an approximately six-week program through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Program. The students will engage in language and cultural learning through virtual classes, cultural activities and one-on-one peer partners. The ARD is required to attend a two-day pre-program training, which will be held virtually in late May to early June, participate in pre-program orientation and community building activities, represent ACES for the duration of the program (late June to mid-August), and submit reports during and immediately after the program.

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Conference: Comedy in Dostoevsky

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Beyond Carnival: Funny Dostoevsky, May 14-15 2021

Join Dartmouth for a virtual conference to celebrate Fyodor Dostoevsky’s bicentennial and comedic genius. Find out which is Dostoevsky’s funniest novel according to our panelists (you will be amazed!) An international gathering of Dostoevsky scholars and researchers will present on various aspects of Dostoevsky’s comic vision including: parody as a means of mockery but also restoration, physical and slapstick comedy, funny women, explosive and offensive humor, and more!

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Acad. Job: Visiting Asst. Prof Russian Lang/Lit(Colby College)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2021-2022

The Department of German and Russian at Colby College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature for the academic year 2021-2022, to begin July 1, 2021. This is a four-course teaching load position (two courses in the fall and two in the spring). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the date of appointment and have native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.

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