UCLA: Position in 19th century Russian prose

[David MacFadyen]

Position in 19th century Russian prose
UCLA

Assistant/Associate Professor of 19th Century Russian Prose The UCLA
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures has renewed its search for
candidates to fill a professorship in Russian literature, broadening it to
include appointment at either the junior (Asst. Professor) or mid-rank
(Assoc. Professor) level, effective September 2008. We are seeking
candidates with expertise in the area of nineteenth-century Russian prose,
in particular the works of the major authors of the Realist period.
Strengths in cultural studies, literary theory or the intersections of
literature and history, sociology, political science, philosophy or gender
studies are desirable, as is familiarity with a second Slavic language and
literature, preferably in the South Slavic area. Successful candidates will
be able to demonstrate a strong research profile and superior pedagogical
skills. Native or near native proficiency in English and Russian as well as
PhD in hand by the time of appointment are required.

Applications should include a cover letter outlining academic profile and
research interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a
writing sample. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2007.
Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual AATSEEL convention in
Chicago, IL. Dec. 27-30, 2007. UCLA is and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, and the Department has a strong commitment to the
achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Send
applications to: The Search Committee, Dept. of Slavic Languages and
Literatures, University of California, Los Angeles, 322 Humanities Building,
Box 951502, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1502.

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