Position in Russian, U. of Notre Dame - CORRECTED

[Alyssa Gillespie]

Dear colleagues,

Please note the following corrected version of the ad for the position  
in Russian at the University of Notre Dame. The position involves  
teaching in the areas of LANGUAGE, literature, and culture (language  
was inadvertently left out of the version that was published earlier).  
Thank you.

Alyssa Gillespie
Associate Professor of Russian
University of Notre Dame



Special Professional Faculty, University of Notre Dame

The Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures invites  
applications for a  Special Professional Faculty (non-tenure-track)  
position in Russian language, literature, and culture (specialty open)  
to begin July 1, 2009.  Applicants should be trained in the latest  
methods of foreign language pedagogy and be prepared to teach at all  
levels of our curriculum, including Beginning, Intermediate, and  
Advanced Russian as well as literature courses in Russian and in  
translation.  Applicants should demonstrate evidence of excellent  
teaching, scholarly promise, and the dedication to contribute to a  
growing program.  Near-native fluency in Russian and English is  
required. Ph.D. in hand, ideally, by time of appointment.  
Responsibilities include teaching six courses per academic year,  
maintaining a research profile, and fulfilling various administrative  
duties, including advising undergraduates in areas such as major and  
minor requirements, course selection, study abroad, and fellowships;  
developing pedagogical materials; and organizing Russian-related  
events and activities.  Nine-month faculty appointment, 1-3 year term,  
depending on qualifications, indefinitely renewable pending favorable  
reviews. Send application (cover letter, CV, and three letters of  
recommendation) postmarked by January 15, 2009, to Robert Norton,  
Chair, Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures,  
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN  46556-5639.  Applications  
will be acknowledged by a letter from the department.  The University  
of Notre Dame is an affirmative action employer with a strong  
commitment to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty,  
staff, and students.  Women, minorities, and those attracted to a  
university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply.   
Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is  
available at http://www.nd.edu.

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