Requisition Number:

20629Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

FacultySchedule:

Full-TimePosting Close Date:

01-Mar-2020 Close All Job SummaryThe Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Russian Studies, starting August 2020. Candidates should have a strong publication record/research agenda and be able to contribute to the department’s growing MA program in Russian Studies. The successful candidate will have experience teaching English-speaking students and the ability to engage a broadly diverse student population. Area of specialization is twentieth- and twenty-first-century Russian culture, with emphasis on post-Soviet and contemporary Russian culture. Teaching load is 2 courses per semester.Who We AreThe Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures houses programs in German (BA, MA, PhD), Russian (BA, MA), and Nordic Studies (minor). For more information about our department, please visit our website (https://www.colorado.edu/gsll/ ).Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be StatementsBe Driven. Be Impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require

• PhD in Russian Studies or a closely related field by August 2020
• Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English.
• Must have taught Russian culture at the college or university level for 1 year at the college or university level. Experience can be gained during graduate studies.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the materials listed below in PDF format with the following naming convention “LastName_FirstName_NameofDocument”, i.e., Smith_John_CV:

1. Cover Letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications (LastName_FirstName_Cover.pdf).
2. Writing sample of no more than 25 pp. (LastName_FirstName_Writing_Sample.pdf)
3. Current Curriculum Vitae (LastName_FirstName_CV.pdf).
4. Diversity and Inclusion Statement that addresses how the applicant has contributed to and will contribute to diversity and inclusion in teaching, service, and/or research (LastName_FirstName_Diversity.pdf).
5. During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three references and we will request letters of recommendation immediately upon application.

Review of applications will begin on September 23, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted through March 1, 2020.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Karen Hawley

Posting Contact Email: Karen.Hawley@colorado.edu

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.