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November 18, 2008
Job: Russian literature and culture, Notre Dame
Special Professional Faculty, University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN
The Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures invites applications for a Special Professional Faculty (non-tenure-track) position in Russian literature and culture (specialty open) to begin July 1, 2009. Applicants should be trained in the latest methods of foreign language pedagogy and be prepared to teach at all levels of our curriculum, including Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Russian as well as literature courses in Russian and in translation. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of excellent teaching, scholarly promise, and the dedication to contribute to a growing program. Near-native fluency in Russian and English is required. Ph.D. in hand, ideally, by time of appointment.
Responsibilities include teaching six courses per academic year, maintaining a research profile, and fulfilling various administrative duties, including advising undergraduates in areas such as major and minor requirements, course selection, study abroad, and fellowships; developing pedagogical materials; and organizing Russian-related events and activities.
Nine-month faculty appointment, 1-3 year term, depending on qualifications, indefinitely renewable pending favorable reviews. Send application (cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation) postmarked by January 15, 2009, to
Robert Norton, Chair,
Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures,
University of Notre Dame,
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5639.
Applications will be acknowledged by a letter from the department.
The University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students. Women, minorities, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at
http://www.nd.edu.
Posted by agripley at November 18, 2008 10:00 AM