The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University
invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in
Russian Studies. Scholars with expertise in Russian Romanticism and Realism
and one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
Russian media and visual studies, performance, intellectual history, and
(cross-) cultural studies.
Candidates must demonstrate competitive research and publication records,
substantial teaching experience, and a strong potential for collaborative
research and program development across media, disciplines, and cultures.
Russian Studies at McGill is part of a growing multidisciplinary unit
offering courses and programs in German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish
languages, literatures, cultures, thought, cinemas, and digital humanities.
We are seeking applications from emerging scholars who approach their field
from a wide cultural perspective. The successful candidate should be
prepared to teach a broad range of courses in Russian Studies on the
undergraduate level and graduate courses in their area of specialization.
Ph.D. in hand in Russian Studies (or appropriate equivalent) and native or
near-native fluency in Russian and English are required. Knowledge of French
is an asset. McGill is a research intensive university and teaching duties
include four courses a year. Appointment is expected to begin in August
2012.
Applicants must fill out the online application form available at
https://www.mcgill.ca/langlitcultures/employment-opportunities-russian-studi
es. A letter of introduction containing a statement of how the applicant's
research will contribute to the department's interdisciplinary and
intercultural trajectory, cv, teaching portfolio, and 10-20 page writing
sample should be submitted electronically via email to
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Three letters of
recommendation should be sent under separate cover (electronically or
hardcopy) to: Professor Karin Bauer, Chair, Department of Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures, McGill University, 688 Sherbrooke St. West, room
425, Montreal, QC H3A 3R1. Email:
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Application
deadline is November 5, 2011.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity
in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous
peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities,
women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and
others who may contribute to further diversification.
Shawn Whelan
Undergraduate Co-Ordinator
McGill University
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
688 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 0425
Montreal QC H3A 3R1
* (514) 398-1843
6 (514) 398-1748
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