Job Announcement, Chair and/or Senior appointment in Russian or German Studies, U. of Florida

[mgorham at GERMSLAV.UFL.EDU]

Dear Colleagues:

We're a bit late in the game due to a blustery hurricane season, so we
would be particularly grateful for your help in spreading the word about
this senior hire. Feel free to contact me directly and off-list with any
questions or nominations.

Best wishes,



Michael Gorham


The University of Florida invites applications and nominations for Chair
and/or Senior appointment in Germanic and Slavic Studies, effective
August 1, 2005.  The position calls for a distinguished scholar from any
area of specialization within German or Russian Studies to direct a
flourishing, multi and interdisciplinary, nationally recognized
Department as it expands its programs and activities. The successful
candidate will provide intellectual and administrative leadership in the
Department's undergraduate and graduate degree programs, curriculum
development, and increase visibility both nationally and
internationally. The Department strongly values collegiality, an
interdisciplinary focus and the free exchange of ideas among our diverse
faculty.  Applicants must have:  scholarly credentials commensurate with
current rank; an active research program; effective communication and
organizational skills; experience as a leader and/or administrator at a
major scholarly institution; and a commitment to foreign  language
learning. International experience and an ability to interact with other
disciplines, departments and programs are also highly desirable. The
appointment will be made at the rank of full professor.  Outstanding
candidates at the advanced associate level may also be considered.

The University of Florida, the flagship institution of the State
University System of the State of Florida, is a doctoral
research-intensive university with approximately 48,000 students in the
16 colleges and professional schools on campus.  The university occupies
a beautiful 2,000-acre, tree-lined campus located within the city of
Gainesville, a diverse and progressive community of 150,000 people in
North Central Florida.  It is a member of the Association of American
Universities, and the oldest and largest of Florida's 10 public
universities.  UF is a comprehensive university, encompassing virtually
all academic and professional disciplines.  Gainesville is also home to
thriving museums and cultural centers, among them the Florida Museum of
Natural History, the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and the Phillips
Center for the Performing Arts.

The Search Committee seeks to develop a pool of candidates with wide
diversity in ethnicity and gender.  Consideration of completed
applications will begin December 1, 2004. The deadline for applications
is Jan. 14, 2005. Salary and start-up costs will be competitive and
commensurate with qualifications.  Applicants should submit a letter
outlining interest in the position, a full Curriculum Vitae, and contact
information for four persons who can supply letters of reference.  Send
the application to:  Nora M. Alter and Michael S. Gorham, Co-Chairs,
Search Committee, Dept. of Germanic and Slavic Studies, 263 Dauer Hall,
Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7430. The University of Florida
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Michael S. Gorham
Associate Professor of Russian Studies
Undergraduate Coordinator of Russian and Slavic Studies
Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies
257 Dauer Hall
P.O. Box 117430
Gainesville, FL 32611-7430
(352) 392-2101 ext. 206
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/mgorham

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