The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the University
of Chicago welcomes applications for the position of Assistant
Professor in Russian literature. Preference will be given to
candidates who specialize in Russian poetry, prose and/or drama of the
eighteenth or nineteenth century, but other specializations and
periods will also be considered. The successful candidate will be
expected to contribute to the Humanities Core and to our year-long
survey of Russian literature in addition to teaching topical seminars
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates with Ph.D. in
hand will be preferred. Candidates should have strong language skills
and a demonstrated commitment to research.
To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter and current
curriculum vitae online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career
Opportunities website, for posting number 00070:
https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.j
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Candidates are also required to submit the cover letter, CV, three
letters of recommendation, and a writing sample in hard copy to:
Russian Literature Search
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Chicago
1130 East 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637-1539
Review of applications will begin on 15 October 2009; all electronic
uploads and hard copies must be received by 2 January 2010 in order
for candidates to qualify. Preliminary interviews will be held at the
AAASS Convention in Boston. Position contingent upon final budgetary
approval.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.
Direct posting link: http://tinyurl.com/n2mq7j
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