Job Announcement: Assistant Professor of Slavic Linguistics, tenure track, University of Virgnia

[Margarita Nafpaktitis]

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University
of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position to begin August 25, 2009. Area of specialization:
Slavic Linguistics, focusing on Russian syntax in the context of
contemporary theories of syntax.

Required:
PhD degree in hand by appointment begin date of August 25, 2009 is
required; however, ABD candidates will be considered at the Acting
Assistant Professor level. Degree would need to be conferred no later
than August 24, 2010.
Native or near-native proficiency in Russian.
Professional level of fluency in English.
Ability to teach Russian at all levels.
Excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred:
College or university teaching experience.
Ability to teach a second Slavic language (Serbian or Croatian
preferred) and/or Second Language Acquisition.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile, CV/Resume, cover
letter describing teaching and research interests, unofficial
transcript, and contact information for three (3) references, through
Jobs at UVA (https:// jobs.virginia.edu); the Posting Number is 0602704.

In addition, three (3) letters of recommendation and official
transcripts must be mailed to:

Mark J. Elson
Acting Chair
Department, of Slavic Languages and Literatures
PO Box 400783
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4783

For priority consideration, all materials must be filed/received by
November 21, 2008; however, the position will remain open until
filled.

Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity.



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Margarita Nafpaktitis
Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages & Literatures
University of Virginia
109 New Cabell Hall / PO Box 400783
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4783
Tel: (434) 924-3548   FAX: (434) 982-2744
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mn2t/home.html

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