Polish specialist, open rank vacancy, UNC-Chapel Hill

[Christopher Putney]

Dear Colleagues:

Please share the following announcement (and please note the special 
instructions for electronic submission of materials). .

Best regards, Christopher Putney

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of 
North Carolina-Chapel Hill (http://www.unc.edu/depts/slavdept/) invites 
applications for an open rank professorship (tenure-track assistant 
professor or associate/full professor with tenure) of Polish literature 
and culture, effective July 1, 2009. Area of specialization is open, 
although preference will be given to candidates with additional 
expertise and demonstrated interest in Russian literature. The 
successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by time of appointment and will 
show significant achievement or promise consistent with rank in research 
and publication in area of specialization. Strong commitment to 
excellence in teaching a broad range of undergraduate and graduate 
courses in Polish literature, language, and culture a must. Native or 
near-native fluency in Polish and English is required. To apply for this 
position, please follow the link http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers/search.htm 
and click on “Open Positions” under the EPA Faculty Positions heading. 
Under the “Department” drop down menu, select Slavic Languages and 
Literatures and the position title Asst/Assoc/Full Professor (Polish). 
Click the “apply now” button and create a new applicant profile. Please 
attach your letter of application, a cv, and a short sample of scholarly 
writing (30 pages maximum) to this site. Paper applications (except for 
letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Arrange to have four 
confidential letters of recommendation mailed to Professor Christopher 
Putney, Chair, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, CB #3165, 
425 Dey Hall, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3165. 
Applications must be received no later than October 17, 2008. Interviews 
will be conducted at the November National Meeting of AAASS in 
Philadelphia. The University of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer.



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Christopher R. Putney

Chair

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

CB# 3165, 425 Dey Hall

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3165

Phone: 919/962-7548

Fax: 919/962-2278

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