Visiting Assistant Professor Position at Miami University

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore) at all levels. Renewable for a second year based on need, successful performance, and continued funding. Position starts in August 2026. 

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment Instructor.

Consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence; native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English, areas of specialization open; teaching experience at the college level in the U.S.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Aurora Barker at BarkerA@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

See the full description here.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Position at Carnegie Mellon University Inbox

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Russian Studies, beginning in August 1, 2026. This is a two-year position and may be renewable for a third year pending performance review. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Russian and English. PhD in Russian Literary and Cultural studies is required, ABD considered. 

Of particular interest are candidates whose research focuses on literary fiction; film and media studies; translation studies; and/or popular culture. Demonstrated experience or interest in developing digital humanities research and teaching is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be able to teach Russian language at all levels, as well as 19th and 20th/21st century Russian literature and potentially interdisciplinary courses in English. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of experience in second language instruction in Russian will not be considered. 

Teaching load is 3+3, complemented by an expectation to engage in student outreach and activities to help develop Russian Studies at CMU, as the department seeks to expand its Russian Studies program.

The successful hire will benefit from a strong and growing support of interdisciplinary humanities research and teaching at Carnegie Mellon, including such initiatives as the Center for the Arts in Society and the Humanities Center. The Department also boasts cutting-edge research and pedagogy spaces in the LCAL Studio and the Kenner Room for immersive cultural research and teaching. 

 

Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about life in Pittsburgh and becoming part of a welcoming institution that inspires innovations.

Qualifications

PhD in Russian Literary and Cultural Studies. ABD considered.

 

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 24, 2026. Applicants should submit 1) a current CV, 2) a cover letter addressing experience in research, teaching, and service, and 3) the names and contact information for three professional references. https://apply.interfolio.com/184330

 

 

Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Anne Lambright alambrig@andrew.cmu.edu  

CfA: USHMM Faculty Seminar: Resistance to the Holocaust in Germany, Austria, and Beyond (Deadline March 15, 2026)

DC
United States

The 2026 Curt C. and Else Silberman Faculty Seminar explores resistance acts during the Holocaust with a focus on protest, hiding, and rescue. Together, we will examine the different forms of Jews’ resistance to Nazi antisemitic policies, as well as assistance that Jews and non-Jews (or “mixed” categories) provided to Jews, who found hiding places, lived under false identities, and escaped the Nazis during the Holocaust. In addition to discussing individual acts of resistance, we will investigate the ways in which Jewish and non-Jewish men and women were associated with or participated in resistance groups and networks. With the goal of teaching this content, we will consider why Jewish resistance during the Holocaust is still often perceived as a rare occurrence, and how gender stereotypes led to a restricted or distorted view of Jewish and non-Jewish resistance. We will also examine the following topics:

• varieties of Jewish resistance, including hiding, passing, and escaping, etc.
• comparative research of rescue across Europe during the Holocaust
• the contexts and methods of Jews' and non-Jews' resistance
• the consequences and moral implications of rescue actions
• Jewish and non-Jewish forms of cooperation
• the politics of commemorating resisters and rescuers, etc.

The 2026 Silberman Seminar helps faculty, instructors, and advanced PhD students who are currently teaching or preparing to teach courses that focus on or have a curricular component related to the Holocaust. Applications are welcome from instructors across academic disciplines, including but not limited to Anthropology, Archeology, Art, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, German Studies, History, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Jewish Studies, Human Rights, Migration Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Refugee Studies, Sociology, and Trauma and Memory Studies. The seminar aims to deepen, broaden, and enrich how we teach the Holocaust by drawing on a range of perspectives and disciplinary approaches to address different forms of Jews’ resistance to the Holocaust.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 15, 2026. This seminar will take place June 1–10, 2026 at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Seminar applicants must be teaching or anticipate teaching relevant courses at accredited institutions in North America. The full CfA and the application form are available here on the USHMM website. Please contact Campus Outreach Programs (campusoutreachprograms@ushmm.org) with any questions. 

The Curt C. and Else Silberman Foundation endowed the Silberman Seminar for University Faculty in memory of Curt C. and Else Silberman. The Foundation supports programs in higher education that promote, protect, and strengthen Jewish values in democracy, human rights, ethical leadership, and cultural pluralism.

Contact Email

campusoutreach@ushmm.org

URL

https://www.ushmm.org/research/opportunities-for-academics/faculty-seminars/sil…

Assistant Professor of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College’s Department of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian languages, literature and culture at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2026. The position subfield is open. The teaching load is two courses per semester.  A PhD is expected by the date of the appointment. 

 

We encourage applicants who exhibit a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at all levels of Russian language and the cultures of the broader region, as well as a promise of long-term successful research. Native or Near-native fluency in Russian is required, in addition to an excellent command of English for courses taught as part of the broader curriculum. While the research subfield and regional specialization are open, we value interdisciplinarity and especially welcome applications from candidates whose teaching and research foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the region’s diverse societies and cultures.

 

Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development, a fully funded, year-long pre-tenure sabbatical leave (after three years of teaching and successful reappointment), and regular, generously funded, post-tenure sabbaticals. Support for teaching, grant-writing, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing software, and community partnerships in courses is available. The College also offers robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. 

 

At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. 

 

Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html. In addition, visa sponsorships for faculty hires are available.  

 

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Additional materials on teaching and research will be solicited for those invited to interview.

 

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

 

For further information about the College and our department, please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.

Reminder - Russian winter school - Discount for PhD students

We are pleased to announce the 2025 Russian Language Winter School organized by ASPIRANTUM in Yerevan, Armenia, from November 2 to December 26, 2025.

This intensive 4-8-week program (80-160 contact hours) is designed for international students, researchers, and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of Russian through an immersive classroom experience.

Special discounted rates for PhD students only

$1490 - 4 weeks

$1990 - 5 weeks

$2490 - 6 weeks

$2990 - 7 weeks

$3490 - 8 weeks

For more information and to apply, please visit:
 https://aspirantum.com/courses/russian-language-winter-school

Fellowship for Ukrainian PhD Students @ University of Michigan

The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) at the University of Michigan invites applications for WCEE Research Fellowships for advanced Ukrainian PhD students.

Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Ukrainian university and:

• Currently live in Ukraine, or
• Were living in Ukraine in February 2022 and are now displaced by the war. 

Applicants’ research can be in any scholarly field; the personal statement must demonstrate how an academic stay at the University of Michigan will benefit the candidate’s doctoral work and professional development, either through access to specific library collections, professors and research facilities, or programs. 

Candidates must have excellent oral and written English language skills; proficiency will be verified. Fellows will not enroll in coursework but may be able to audit seminars with professors’ approval. 

Benefits
The awards support short-term research visits from January 2026 to May 2026 to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and include round-trip airfare, housing, health insurance, and a modest stipend. 

Application Materials

• A completed application form 
• Curriculum Vitae
• A copy of your official transcript
• A copy of your passport photo page
• A personal statement describing the research or collaborative project you plan to pursue at the University of Michigan (1000 words max)
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty of your institution

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST. 

Please contact the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia for additional information at weiseraward@umich.edu.

CFA: Slavic MA and PhD programs, University of Toronto

Deadlines: December 16, 2022 (online application), January 13, 2023 (supporting documentation)

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto is accepting applications to our MA/PhD programs for Fall 2023. Both programs are fully funded (covering tuition and fees and providing a living stipend). We will be having a Zoom open house next Monday, December 5, 2022 at 4pm EST for interested applicants to introduce our programs and answer any questions. Register here if you’re interested: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModeGrqjwpHtThnj7_DAOLE77375Sa5THp.

Deadlines: Dec. 16, 2022 to complete online application form and Jan. 13 2023, to submit supporting documents and references.

We are a full service Slavic Department. Our programs cover a broad range of cultures and disciplines encompassing Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and South Slavic languages and cultures. Our research strengths include Russian literature and culture of the eighteenth century, the Golden Age (including Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy), the twentieth century (modernism and avant-garde, samizdat and socialist realism, émigré literature, film, and post-Soviet culture); Polish literature, theatre, and culture in the twentieth century; Ukrainian romanticism, realism, modernism, and contemporary culture; South Slavic literatures and culture (Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian); film studies, visual arts, theories of drama and performance; and Russian language pedagogy. For more details on the specialties of our faculty,  see http://sites.utoronto.ca/slavic/people/faculty/faculty_index.shtml.

   

Our research breadth allows students to combine different literatures and cultures in their studies. In addition, they may pursue collaborative programs with Jewish Studies and Transnational and Diaspora Studies and work with associated faculty at the Comparative Literature and History Departments as well as the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. The Jackman Humanities Institute provides another venue for collaboration across cultures and disciplines. The University of Toronto’s library system, ranked third in North America after Harvard and Yale, excels in the field of Slavic and Eastern European studies, providing bibliographic assistance and access to a vast range of print and digital resources.

Please follow this link for further details about the application process: http://sites.utoronto.ca/slavic/graduate/grad_admission.html, or contact Associate Chair, Graduate, Prof. Kate Holland at kate.holland@utoronto.ca.

CFA: PhD in Slavic at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Deadline: December 17, 2022

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Slavic literatures and cultures to apply to our graduate program. Qualified students beginning their graduate career at Illinois are guaranteed five years of financial support, contingent on satisfactory progress. Support includes fellowships, teaching, research and graduate assistantships, summer stipends, and the opportunity for an editorial assistantship at Slavic Review, the world’s leading English-language academic journal in our discipline, which is based on our campus. We also welcome applicants who have completed an M.A. in Slavic Languages and Literatures or related fields.

While critical approaches to the Russian tradition continue to be a focus of our program, oriented toward students concentrating on 18th- through 21st-century Russian literature, our Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures also offers cultural studies approaches and other interdisciplinary work. A wide range of opportunities for individual specialization includes the languages, literatures, and cultures of Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria, as well as Yiddish. Interdisciplinary study is facilitated by our close ties with other campus units, in particular, the Russian, East European & Eurasian Center, a federally funded National Resource Center for Foreign Language and Area Studies; the Program in Comparative & World Literature; the Unit for Criticism & Interpretive Theory; the Department of Gender & Women's Studies; the Program for Translation and Interpreting Studies; the College of Media; and the Program in Jewish Culture and Society. Students may earn formal graduate minors or certificates from these units or they may create their own minors to satisfy Ph.D. requirements.

 

Our faculty has a broad range of interests ranging across the disciplinary fields of Slavic literatures and cultures; comparative literature; translation; gender studies; postcolonial studies; Jewish studies; Balkan studies; violence studies; nationalism studies; East European film; language pedagogy; and history. Specific research topics include empire and the Gothic; race and Slavic societies; gender, sexuality, and the body; literary mystifications and forgeries; Czech revival culture; Polish borderlands; Socialist Yugoslavia; Solzhenitsyn; Russian and Eurasian sci-fi and pop culture; and political and cultural charisma. For more, see http://www.slavic.illinois.edu/people/

 

The Slavic collection of the University of Illinois Library is the third largest in the country; together with our outstanding Slavic Reference Service it attracts researchers from all over the world, especially during the Summer Research Laboratory.

 

The deadline for national and international applicants is December 17, 2022 To apply, please go to the Graduate College site: http://www.grad.illinois.edu For further information, please visit Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures: http://www.slavic.illinois.edu/ 

Graduate programs: http://www.slavic.illinois.edu/graduate/

Admissions Info: https://slavic.illinois.edu/admissions/graduate-application

You may also contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Richard Tempest (rtempest@illinois.edu<mailto:rtempest@illinois.edu>)

CFA: Dean's Postdoctoral Fellowship in Slavic (Florida State University)

Deadline: June 21, 2021

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Slavic Languages, Literatures and Cultures beginning August 9, 2021, with the possibility of renewal the following year.

 

The postdoctoral fellow is responsible for teaching courses that contribute to the Russian and Slavic Program’s curriculum and maintaining an active research program. The teaching load will be 2 courses per semester. Candidates should demonstrate ability to teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate curriculum (such as Russian Grammar and Conversation, Russian Culture and Civilization, Slavic Culture and Civilization, Soviet Russian Cinema, Russian Fairy Tales). 

 

Postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Department, whose programs, curriculum, and events bring together faculty from multiple disciplines. Eligibility is restricted to applicants who received the Ph.D. between July 31, 2017 and August 30, 2021 and do not hold concurrent employment at another institution.

 

The Florida State University takes online applications at www.jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID#48945). Applications must include: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) brief research statement describing the specific projects to be undertaken during the fellowship period; and (4) teaching portfolio. Three letters of recommendation must be requested separately through the FSU system within the ‘My References’ link.

 

Questions about the position may be directed to the Director of the Slavic Program, Dr. Lisa Ryoko Wakamiya: lwakamiya@fsu.edu. The application deadline is June 21, 2021. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2021.

 

FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

Job: Senior Lecturer in Polish (The Ohio State University)

Deadline: rolling, apply ASAP

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer beginning August 2021. We are seeking a dynamic and talented instructor of Polish language and culture who can contribute to and further develop the strength of the Polish program. Additional qualifications and experience in department teaching strengths in any of the following areas: film (Russian and East European), popular culture, gender, literature, migration studies, and translation are desired. Qualified applicants must have a PhD (by the time of appointment) in Slavic languages and cultures or a related discipline as well as experience of teaching in North America. Fluency in Polish and English is required, and advanced-high proficiency in Russian preferred. The successful candidate will teach 22-24 credit hours (language courses are 4 credit hours and content courses taught in English 3 credits) per year, in Polish, English, and potentially Russian. The final course load will depend on service assignments which may include curriculum development and undergraduate advising. This is a one-year renewable appointment, pending excellent performance reviews, need, and availability of funds.

To recognize the role of education in shaping a more just and diverse world, we will give priority to candidates whose efforts in teaching, scholarship, and service include experience with NGOs, attention to marginalized populations in the region of study, and work that addresses representations and diverse experiences in terms of race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual identity, religion, and disability.

Application Link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Senior-Lecturer_R16109-1

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Additional Information for Applicants: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching portfolio (sample language and content syllabi, teaching philosophy), and contact information of three referees. Review of applications will begin on May 24 and continue until the position is filled.

Job: Senior Lecturer in Russian (The Ohio State University)

Deadline: rolling, apply ASAP

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer in Russian culture, beginning August 2021. While area of specialization is open, we are seeking a dynamic and talented instructor of Russian language and culture who can contribute to department strengths in any of the following areas: film (Russian and East European), popular culture, gender, literature, migration studies, and translation. Qualified applicants must hold a PhD in Russian/Slavic languages and cultures or related discipline by the time of appointment as well as experience of teaching in North America. Fluency in Russian and English is required. Proficiency in another Slavic language is desired. The successful candidate will teach 22-24 credit hours per year, both in English and in Russian (lower level language courses are 4). The final course load will depend on service assignments which may include curriculum development, undergraduate advising, student organization mentorship, among others. This is an initial three-year appointment, as there is potential to turn into an assistant professor of teaching position.

To recognize the role of education in shaping a more just and diverse world, we will give priority to candidates whose efforts in teaching, scholarship, and service include experience with NGOs, attention to marginalized populations in the region of study and work that addresses representations and diverse experiences in terms of race, ethnicity, class, gender and sexual identity, religion, and disability.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Additional Information for Applicants: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching portfolio, and contact information of three referees. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Senior-Lecturer_R16278-1

Additional Information: Please upload all documents to the Resume/CV section of this application form.

Job: Full-time lecturer in Russian (Texas A&M University)

Deadline: open until filled, apply ASAP

The Department of International Studies, College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M

University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (Non-Tenure) position in Russian language with a 9-month academic appointment beginning fall semester 2021.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 undergraduate courses per semester (fall 2021/spring 2022) in Russian language (first and/or second year level), and to contribute to program building in Russian studies. Ability to teach a second European language (French, German, Latin or Classical Greek) at the introductory level is desirable.

The Department of International Studies houses degrees/programs in modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian) and Classics, in addition to the interdisciplinary degree in International Studies. The department is at the forefront of university efforts to educate global citizens and future leaders, preparing our students for a globally interconnected future. Faculty boast a broad expertise across a variety of fields within the broader humanistic tradition. We teach and produce scholarship on global cultural issues within the context of linguistic, national, and transnational traditions. Information about the department is available at https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/ints.

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

 

To apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/85313

Inquiries about this position can be directed to Brett Cooke, Professor of Russian brett-cooke@tamu.edu

Job: Polish & Russian Language Program Coordinator (University of Illinois at Chicago)

 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.

Job: Visiting Lecturer in Russian Studies (Bates College)

Deadline: Rolling, open until filled

The Department of German and Russian Studies at Bates College, a private liberal arts college located in central Maine, invites applications for (2) two-year term visiting positions in Russian Studies to begin in Fall 2021. Candidates with demonstrated success in teaching underrepresented, first generation and marginalized students are encouraged to apply. Each position carries a four-course teaching load, including three courses in Russian language and one course in Russian history and culture taught in English. The positions entail teaching Russian language at all levels. The courses taught in English are expected to introduce undergraduates to key issues in Russian history and culture and contribute to the programs in European Studies, History and/or other disciplines. Preferred areas of specialization are the 20th and 21st centuries and a thematic focus on totalitarianism, ethnic and cultural diversity, or transregional connections (Eastern and Central Europe, Asia and Asia Minor, the Arctic, etc.).

Qualifications:
The successful candidates will have native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English,
a research specialization and a teaching record in Eastern European history and culture from the 20th century to the present, familiarity with contemporary instructional materials for college-level teaching of Russian and the use of digital media in the college curriculum, experience and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates with a commitment to inclusive pedagogy are preferred. A Ph.D. in Russian Studies or related field by the date of appointment is required.

To apply, please submit the following materials: a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a two-page research statement describing your recent projects and your future research agenda, a statement describing your commitment to the goals of equity, inclusion, access, antiracism, and educational justice, a teaching portfolio that should include a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, example syllabi, and evidence of experience with inclusive teaching. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

INTERFOLIO LINK: http://apply.interfolio.com/83181

Funding: Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowships

 Deadline: February 21, 2021

The Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies invites applications for the 2021-2022 Stephen F. Cohen- Robert C. Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program in Russian Historical Studies, funded by the KAT Charitable Foundation.

 

The application deadline is February 21, 2021.

 

For the 2020-2021 academic year, the Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program will provide:

• up to five Dissertation Research Fellowships, with a maximum stipend of $25,000, to doctoral students at US and Canadian universities, who are citizens or permanent residents of the US, to conduct dissertation research in Russia;
• a Dissertation Completion Fellowship, with a maximum stipend of $25,000, to a doctoral student at a US or Canadian university, who is a citizen or permanent resident of the US, to complete their dissertation during the fellowship tenure.

 

FELLOWSHIP PROJECT SCOPE

For both the Research Fellowship and Dissertation Completion Fellowship:

• The dissertation topic must be in 19th - early 21st century Russian historical studies
• The dissertation topic can be in cultural, economic, intellectual, political, or social historical studies
• The dissertation may be in any discipline

ELIGIBILITY

For both the Research Fellowship and Dissertation Completion Fellowship, applicant must:

• be a citizen or permanent resident of the US
• be a doctoral student at a US or Canadian university 
• be a student member of ASEEES at the time of the application submission
• have a dissertation research topic that falls within the fellowship project scope (see above), but may be in any discipline

For more detailed information and to apply, see: www.aseees.org/programs/ctdrf

Fellowship: Doctoral Research Fellowship in Slavic Studies (University of Oslo)

Deadline: March 1, 2021

A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in Slavic Studies is available at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages, University of Oslo.

Applicants are invited to submit a project proposal for a doctoral dissertation related to the following research topic: figurative language and its role in crisis understanding and management. The successful applicant is expected to examine the role and impact of verbal or multimodal figurative devices in precarious situations experienced by individuals and societies; that is, in situations of individual or collective threats and crises (e.g., climate change, environmental issues, humanitarian issues, pandemics, and/or socioeconomic distress). The topics dealt with may include the role of figurative language in creating crisis narratives, its impact on individual or collective understanding of crisis situations and coping with them, its impact on emotions and individual and collective decisions on how to act, and the impact of figurative language on individual and collective acceptance or rejection of certain measures.

The successful applicant must develop and present an independent subproject that lies within the scope of the parameters above. He or she is expected to address the effect of figurative language on people’s emotions, actions, and behavior, focusing on one or a few figurative devices. The empirical material examined may be verbal, multimodal, visual, or a combination of these. A comparative perspective (with at least one Slavic language or culture included) and proposals combining research methods (e.g., a discourse-analytical approach with focus groups, surveys, or psychological experiments) are encouraged.

More information here:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/195663/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-slavic-studies

Job: Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian (Swarthmore College)

Deadline: Review of applications begins February 1 (open until position is filled) 

 

The Russian Program at Swarthmore College invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, primary specialization in some area of nineteenth, twentieth, and/or twenty-first century Russian literature and culture. The position begins with the fall semester of 2021; the teaching load is 2/2. 

The Russian Program is a section of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, offering a major and a minor, with courses that contribute to a number of interdisciplinary programs. 

We expect candidates to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will also have native or near-native proficiency in both English and Russian, a lively classroom presence, and experience teaching various levels of Russian language and literature/culture in North America at the university level. PhD in hand by August 2021. 

Submit a cover letter that describes your teaching philosophy, CV, copy of graduate transcript, and names and contact information of three recommenders via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/81703. Please address any questions to Professor Sibelan Forrester, chair of the Search Committee, sforres1@swarthmore.edu.

Ph.D. study in the humanities at SSEES, University College London

Deadline: December 11, 2020 

The School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/> is welcoming applications to the UK Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Wolfson Trust-funded Ph.D. positions in the history, languages, and cultures (including literature, film and other media) of Russia and East-Central Europe. UCL SSEES has unrivaled expertise in humanities studies of the region, with over 40 full-time academic staff dedicated to this endeavor. We invite outstanding applicants to join our research community in London, in a funded capacity.


In particular, we would like to invite prospective students to apply for a funded Humanities Ph.D. with us via the following schemes:



*       The AHRC-funded London Arts and Humanities Partnership<https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lahp.ac.uk%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C99994e5d023b4543ffd108d87ff1e660%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C637400024216232002%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=z2pK5yU1EauusLPA%2FVNravRxPKpxmHxU5X5TAaHX3Zs%3D&reserved=0> (LAHP). This scheme supports researchers across eight London-based institutions. LAHP-funded Ph.D. positions are open to the UK and International applicants and cover tuition fees for a maximum of three years at the UK (Home) rate and an annual maintenance grant or allowance (stipend). Up to 90 studentships are awarded across the eight institutions per year.



*       The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarship<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/scholarships-funding/wolfson-postgraduate-scholarships>. This scheme supports students working in the disciplines of history, literature, and languages who demonstrate the potential to make an impact on their chosen field. Wolfson-funded fellowships are open to the UK and International applicants, and pay an annual amount for three years to cover tuition fees, a stipend, and a research allowance.



*       The UCL Research Opportunity Fellowship<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/ucl-research-opportunity-scholarship>. This scheme supports students from certain Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups to pursue postgraduate study at UCL. It is open to UK permanent residents from the designated BME groups and covers UK (Home) fees, a maintenance stipend, and a research allowance.


We invite applications from prospective Ph.D. students whose research plans overlap with our expertise in early modern and modern Russian and East-Central European History,<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/people/accordion/history-staff> Russian language and literature<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/people/accordion/languages-culture-russian>, East European languages and literature <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/people/accordion/languages-culture-east-europe>, film and other visual studies<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/people/accordion/languages-culture-russian>.


Applicants are expected to have prior knowledge of the language(s) relevant to their research. Ph.D. students are eligible for support to improve their language abilities through access to our MA Language modules in Bulgarian, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian/Croatian, Slovak, Slovene, and Ukrainian.


Please send expressions of interest to Dr. Seth Graham<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/people/seth-graham> and Dr. Philippa Hetherington<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/people/philippa-hetherington> by 11 December 2020. Expressions of interest should include a CV and a two-page document outlining your educational background and preparation for PhD-level humanities study in Russian and East European Studies and describing your proposed research topic.


If your proposal is selected, you will then receive extensive feedback to prepare a full application for LAHP, Wolfson, and/or Research Opportunity Fellowship funding. The deadlines to apply for these funding opportunities are in mid-January 2021, and you will be supported to work on your application in December and January in order to maximize your chances of success. You will then submit your final application via the relevant LAHP, Wolfson, or UCL portal; you will receive detailed instructions on this process from us after selection.



Further information on studying a Ph.D. with us can be found at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/prospective-students/graduate-research/mphil-phd-slavonic-east-european-studies