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August 20, 2009
Russian literature, Chicago
Deadline: October 15, 2009
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.jsp
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
Posted by uunguyen at August 20, 2009 02:24 PM