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A tenure-track position in Russian Studies

Hamilton College - Clinton, NY

Hamilton College's Department of German, Russian, Italian, and Arabic invites applications for a tenure-track position in Russian Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2024. The Department seeks candidates of native or near-native fluency in Russian whose research interests focus on pre-Soviet literature, arts, or translation.
Interdisciplinary subjects and participation in related departments are strongly encouraged. We are particularly interested in candidates who can also teach the literatures and cultures of other Slavic and/or West Eurasian peoples (Ukrainians, Poles, Czechs, etc.) or Georgian, Armenian, Turkic, or Yiddish literatures. The candidate must possess demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching in both Russian and English, including all levels of language. We would expect the new hire to expand program co-curricular outreach (Russian club, films, field trips, etc) and create new courses that would have broad appeal to students. We seek candidates committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse community. Applications should include evidence of commitment to or experience in teaching and working with diverse student populations, either in a cover letter or in a separate statement. The position requires institutional service, including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.

The Russian Studies program at Hamilton consists of two language and literature faculty, one historian, and two political scientists. Our program requires students to study history and contemporary issues in addition to language, and to complete a comprehensive senior project. Students are able to work closely with professors who are leaders in the field. For further information, see https://my.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/Russian-Studies

Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with Ph.D are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected salary range for this position is $88,000 to $94,100. Candidates should submit cover letter and CV via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/129683. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Shoshana Keller, Search Committee Chair, at skeller@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on October 9, 2023.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu). Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel.
We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Posted on August 08, 2023.