Job opportunity - Indiana University (Russian lit)

[gfowler at INDIANA.EDU]

FALL 2011

Open-rank position in Russian Literature

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Indiana 
University, Bloomington, announces an open-rank faculty position in 
Russian literature, starting fall semester 2011. Although area(s) of 
specialization are open, the successful candidate should have a strong 
background and interest in literary theory, native or near-native 
English and Russian, an attractive research agenda, and an established 
publication record; administrative experience is also a plus. We are 
seeking an enthusiastic teacher and scholar to teach at both the 
undergraduate and graduate levels, to supervise graduate students 
specializing in Russian literature, to contribute to the growth of a 
strong Russian literature program, and to promote the field in the 
wider university context. Standard teaching load is two courses per 
semester. Current plans are to interview candidates at the 2010 ASEEES 
conference in Los Angeles, after which a short list of candidates will 
be invited to the Bloomington campus for visits. Send curriculum vitae, 
letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to: Search 
Committee, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Indiana 
University, BH 502, Bloomington, IN 47405-7103. Applications can also 
be submitted electronically, to: iuslavic at indiana.edu, subject line: 
Russian-literature position. Preference given to applications submitted 
by November 1, 2010, but applications will be considered until the 
position is filled. Indiana University is an Equal 
Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer; Indiana University encourages 
applications from women and minorities.

Committee:

Steven Franks, ex officio
Justyna Beinek, committee chair
George Fowler
Eyal Peretz (Comparative Literature)
Sara Stefani

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