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Aarhus University - Assistant Professor, Russian Studies

Location: Denmark
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Submitted: Friday, January 16th, 2009
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Main Category: Social and Cultural History 	
Secondary Categories:  	Russian/Soviet History
	
Assistant Professor in Russian Studies
The Institute of History and Area Studies Reference number 2009-212/1-160

The Department of History and Area Studies invites applications for an
assistant professorship in Russian studies. The position is tenable from
August 1, 2009.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and document research
qualifications within the field of modern Russian cultural studies
(literature, film, media, youth culture, or related fields). Applicants must
furthermore demonstrate strong language skills in Russian.

An assessment committee will evaluate the applicants, who must demonstrate a
scholarly production equivalent to the Ph.D. level and have sound records of
pedagogical skills (preferably including teaching in English). The
successful candidate must be able and prepared to teach broadly in the
fields of Russian culture. The Department views Russian Studies as an
integrated part of European and East European studies and therefore desires
a candidate who is able to situate his/her interest, research and teaching
of Russian culture in a broader geographical and cultural context.

Teaching at the Department is conducted in Danish and English.
Applicants without any knowledge of Danish are required, if appointed, to
acquire within two years a sufficient level of proficiency in the language
to be able to participate in all the activities of the Department.

It is expected that the person appointed will be present at the Department
on a normal daily basis.

Prospective candidates are invited to view the Institute's web pages at
http://www.iho.au.dk/en 

Informal inquiries may be directed to Head of Institute Jan Ifversen, tel
+45 8942 6492, email [log in to unmask] The Institute of History and Area
Studies comprises four departments, the Department of Asian Studies, the
Department of East European Studies, the Department of European Studies and
the Department of History and offers programmes in history, European Studies
(including East European Studies), South Asian Studies, Chinese and
Japanese. The institute has an academic staff of around 50 and some 900
students.

All are invited to apply, regardless of age, gender, race, religion and
ethnicity. 
Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a list of publications (CD-rom),
documentation of teaching experience and other qualifications and 3 copies
of a maximum of 5 publications to be considered in the evaluation. For
further information see http://www.humaniora.au.dk/en/news/jobs

The Faculty refers to the Ministerial Order No. 92 of 15. February 2008
about the appointment of teaching and research staff at Danish universities.
(No English version) Salary and other terms of employment will be in
accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish
Confederation of Professional Organizations, including the agreed-upon job
structure. 
The letter of application (marked with the number mentioned below) should be
addressed to the Aarhus University, Journalkontoret, Ndr.
Ringgade 1, DK-8000 Aarhus C. 
Publications (also marked with the number mentioned below) should be sent to
the Institute of History and Area Studies, Aarhus University, Building 1410,
Ndr. Ringgade, DK-8000 Aarhus C.
Closing date: Deadline for applications: Monday 2 March 2009, 12 o'clock
noon.
Please mark the application: 2009-212/1-160

Aarhus University offers a good and inspiring education and research
environment for 35,000 students and 8,500 members of staff, who produce
academic results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for
2009 amounts to EUR 700 million. The university's strategy and development
contract are available at www.au.dk.

	
Contact Info: 
Aarhus University
Journalkontoret
Ndr. Ringgade 1
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark 

Website: http://www.au.dk/index.jsp