Position announcement, U. of Washington

[Michael Biggins]

Slavic Languages and Literatures -- Assistant Professor

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The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of
Washington, Seattle, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track
faculty position in contemporary Russian Literature and Culture (with an
emphasis on the post-Soviet period) at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by Sept 16, 2003 and will
have demonstrated broad expertise in the field of post-Soviet Studies in
Russian Literature, Culture, and Film. Knowledge of other contemporary
literary and cultural scenes of the Slavic and non-Slavic former Soviet
republics, or countries of Eastern Europe, is a definite asset. Other
requirements include native or near-native proficiency in both Russian and
English languages, and teaching competence in at least one other period of
Russian literature and culture. The appointee will be expected to teach
both undergraduate and graduate courses, do significant independent
research, and establish a good record of service to the department,
university, profession, and community. Salary commensurate with
credentials and experience. Send a cover letter, statement of research and
teaching interests, full CV, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations
(if available), and three letters of reference to Professor Galya Diment,
Chair, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Box 353580,
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. Please do not send
applications by e-mail. Interviews possible at both AAASS and AATSEEL/MLA.
Priority will be given to applicants whose complete applications,
including letters of reference, are received by November 15, 2002. The
University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and
strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The
University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Michael Biggins
Slavic & East European Section
University of Washington Libraries, Box 352900
Seattle, WA 98195

tel. 206.543.5588
fax. 206.685.8049
mbiggins at u.washington.edu

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