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Assistant Professorship in Slavic Studies

Brown University - Providence, RI

The Department of Slavic Studies at Brown University announces a tenure-track assistant professorship of Modern Russian literature and culture, with special emphasis on Soviet and post-Soviet periods, beginning July 1, 2015. Area of secondary specialization open, but preference may be given to candidates with additional expertise in visual studies (art, cinema, etc.). Knowledge of another Slavic cultural tradition is a plus. Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration expected. Demonstrated strength in research and publication and excellence in teaching required. Ph.D. must be earned by time of appointment. The candidate must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in 20th- and 21st-century Russian literature and culture, and upper-level Russian-language courses as needed. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English required.

Candidates should provide a letter of application, a dissertation abstract, a current CV, one writing sample of scholarly work (30 pp. maximum), a teaching portfolio, and three confidential letters of recommendation. All materials are to be submitted via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/25311) by December 1, 2014. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at MLA in Vancouver, January 8-11, 2015.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Posted on October 06, 2014.