Jobs: Russian Lecturers in Helsinki

[Jouko Lindstedt]

The Department of Slavonic Languages (Slavonic and Baltic Languages
and Literatures) of the University of Helsinki is seeking three
Russian language teachers for a contractually-limited three year
term (with a one-year trial period) appointment at the rank of
Lecturer effective August 1st 1996. The successful candidates
must all be able to teach medium to advanced level language courses.
Additionally, two of the vacancies require scholarly interest
and research in linguistics or literature, as well as ability
to teach these subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Native fluency in Russian (fluency in English, Swedish or
Finnish is an advantage, and/or a positive attitude to learning
some Finnish is desirable), an MA degree in Russian linguistics
or literature, and experience in teaching at the university
level are required. Salary according to the classes for public
officials valid in Finland (depending on competence and
experience from FIM 11100 to 18700, i.e. approximately USD
2500-4200). Applications including a curriculum vitae either in
English or in Russian, copies of diploma and other certificates,
a short report on teaching experience and competence, and a list
of publications should be addressed to the Faculty of Arts
of the University of Helsinki, and sent to:

  University of Helsinki, Kirjaamo
  P.O.Box 33
  FIN-00014 University of Helsinki
  Finland

by March 14th, 1996.

All applicants regarded as qualified will be offered an opportunity
to undergo a test of teaching skills in May 1996 at the Department
of Slavonic Languages in Helsinki. Unfortunately, no travel costs
can be paid, but the Department will help the qualified candidates
to get a visa, if needed.

For further information, please, contact:

  Aila Laamanen, phone +358-0-19122486, fax +358-0-19122974, or
  Arja Laakso, phone +358-0-19122990 (from 9 to 12 a.m.)

Inquiries can also be directed by e-mail to:

  arja.laakso at helsinki.fi
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