Position in Russian, University of Notre Dame

[Alyssa Gillespie]

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 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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