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From: "David Marples" <[log in to unmask]> JOB- Visiting Professorship 2001-2002, Univ. of Alberta, FSU/E. Europe STUART RAMSAY TOMPKINS VISITING PROFESSORSHIP UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, EDMONTON, CANADA Applications are invited for the position of Stuart Ramsay Tompkins Visiting Professor at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This is a 9 month appointment (15 August to 15 May) to be held jointly in the Departments of History and Classics, and Modern Languages and Cultural Studies (MLCS, home department for the appointee). The successful candidate will teach a total of four courses during the year, two for each department, and give a number of public lectures throughout the year. The successful candidate should hold a doctorate or a candidate's degree in Russian/East European history. Preference will be given to scholars in early or mid-career. The candidate should be prepared to teach courses in a wide range of Russian history, politics and culture with an emphasis on the contemporary period. Scholars who are qualified to also teach the history, politics and cultures of the former member states of the USSR and other countries in Eastern Europe are encouraged to apply. Since all teaching and communication will be in English, it is imperative that candidates possess near native fluency in spoken and written English. This is a precondition to employment. Return air fare will be covered by the Stuart Ramsay Tompkins endowment. Compensation is $40,000 Cdn plus benefits. Qualified individuals are invited to submit a letter of application, a complete CV, and sample publications. They should include the names and contact coordinates of three individuals qualified to act as referees. E-mail submissions are accepted. Applications should be submitted to: Tompkins Professorship Committee Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies University of Alberta Arts 200 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E6 E-mail inquiries can be addressed to the MLCS Departmental Secretary, Dolores Wohland at [log in to unmask] Telephone: (780) 492-1997 Fax: (780) 492-9106. Closing date for this competition is January 31, 2001.