Dear all, The Department of Russian & Slavonic Studies at the University of Sheffield is seeking to hire two fixed-term Teaching Associates to cover the autumn-semester leave of Dr Dagmar Divjak and the academic-year secondment of Professor David Shepherd. TEACHING ASSOCIATE IN SLAVONIC LANGUAGES (FIXED-TERM), REF. R06345 Candidates should have completed, or be near to completion of an MA focusing on Russian or Polish language, linguistics, literature, or an MA in a related field but with a native or near-native knowledge of Polish and possibly Russian (or have equivalent experience). An ability to teach Polish language is essential; and an ability to teach Russian language is highly desirable. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake teaching of Polish language and some Russian language, literature or linguistics according to their own interests and area of specialisation. The post is fixed-term, tenable from 15 September 2008 to 6 February 2009. This announcement is directed in the first instance to UK/EU nationals and permanent residents. Salary: GBP26,665 per annum pro rata Closing date: 2 June 2008 TEACHING ASSOCIATE IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (FIXED-TERM), REF. R06356) The successful candidate should have completed or be near to completion of an MA focusing on Russian Language or Literature or an MA in a related field(or equivalent) with a near native knowledge of Russian. An ability to teach Russian language and literature is essential. The postholder will undertake teaching of Russian language, literature or linguistics according to their own area of specialisation. The post is tenable from 1 September 2008 to 30 June 2009. Salary: GBP26,665 per annum pro rata Closing date: 5 June 2008 Further particulars and information on how to apply for both posts can be found at: www.shef.ac.uk/jobs Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Neil Bermel, [log in to unmask] . -- Neil Bermel Russian & Slavonic Studies University of Sheffield Sheffield S10 2TN U.K. tel. +44 (0)114 222 7405 fax +44 (0)114 222 7416