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Visiting Assistant Professor

Bowdoin College - Brunswick, Maine

The Russian Department at Bowdoin College invites applications for a semester-long position at the level of visiting assistant professor during Spring 2015. The successful candidate will teach two courses, including one course on Russian literature or poetry in translation and a second Russian studies course, also taught in English. Applicants who offer interdisciplinary perspectives or connections to other departments or programs on campus are especially welcome. Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at all levels and near-native fluency in Russian and English required. Ph.D. in hand by date of appointment preferred, but advanced ABDs will be considered.

Please visit https:/careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin October 10, 2014.

A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 31% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. For more information about Bowdoin and the department, see www.bowdoin.edu/.

Posted on September 23, 2014.