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Visiting Assistant Professor

Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Accepting applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2014/15 academic year.

The Ohio State University Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures seeks a highly qualified visiting assistant professor whose primary duties will include teaching Russian, Polish, and/or Central European literature, culture and/or media studies. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Slavic Languages, Literatures and Cultures or equivalent. Evidence of teaching excellence at US or Canadian institutions of higher learning is essential. Expertise in Digital Humanities a plus. The position is full-time, with benefits and a competitive salary. Teaching load is four courses per year.

The Department is currently in its 50th year, with faculty and lecturers who specialize in Russian, Polish, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, and Albanian languages as well as literary, cultural, and film studies, Slavic linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. With a world-class library of Slavic and other titles, a Title VI-supported Center for Slavic and East European Studies, and a Research Center for Medieval Slavic Studies all located on the Columbus, Ohio campus, Ohio State offers wonderful opportunities for teaching and research.

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Ohio State is also an NSF ADVANCE Institution.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, C.V., sample syllabi and the names of three references as electronic attachments via email with subject line Slavic Search to chair of search committee, Prof. Angela Brintlinger (brintlinger.3@osu.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Posted on March 18, 2014.