Deadline: March 8, 2021
The Department of Polish, Russian & Lithuanian Studies at the
University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the position
of Visiting Lecturer and Coordinator of the Basic Language Program in
Polish and Russian. 9-month appointment, renewable on an annual basis.
Start date August 16, 2021. The position will teach two language courses
per semester, in either Polish or Russian language, at the intermediate
or advanced level. As BLP Coordinator, the Visiting Lecturer will work
with, evaluate and modify the department’s existing, fully-developed
curriculum of blended-format courses in Polish and Russian language at
the beginning and intermediate levels. Responsibilities include
orientation and supervision of graduate teaching assistants; student
placement decisions; liaison with the Department Head and with BLP
coordinators in the School of Literature, Cultural Studies and
Linguistics; course scheduling; and coordination of the Polish and
Russian language and film clubs.
Candidates should have a strong teaching record, a degree of MA or PhD,
and research interests in Second Language Acquisition or a related
field.
Knowledge of both Polish and Russian languages is preferred; but
candidates with fluency and teaching experience in one of the two
languages will be considered.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. For fullest consideration, candidates should submit a letter
of interest, a CV, and two letters of recommendation by March 8, 2021.
Applications should be addressed to: Prof. Michal Markowski, Search
Committee Chair, Dept. of Polish, Russian & Lithuanian Studies,
University of Illinois at Chicago, 601 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL
60607, and should be submitted by email to: markowsk@uic.edu.
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