Two-year visiting lecturer position at Connecticut College

[Andrea Lanoux]

Dear Colleagues,

Last spring many of you helped the Department of Slavic Studies at  
Connecticut College avoid a merger with German Studies, for which we  
are eternally grateful. Now we are thrilled to report that members of  
the administration have committed to supporting a revitalized, robust  
interdisciplinary program in Russian studies. As we continue ongoing  
discussions concerning curriculum and permanent staffing, we are  
pleased to announce a two-year visiting lecturer position in Russian  
language and culture beginning fall 2010. Please forward this ad to  
people who might be interested in the position.

With sincere thanks,

Andrea Lanoux, Chair
Department of Slavic Studies
Connecticut College

Connecticut College, Department of Slavic Studies: Full-time Visiting  
Lecturer Position in Russian Language and Culture, beginning fall  
2011. Two-year appointment.
The Department of Slavic Studies invites applications for a full-time  
visiting lecturer position in Russian language and culture for a two- 
year appointment. Specialization open, with a preference for Russian  
language pedagogy and Russian culture (broadly defined, any period).  
The teaching load of six courses per year includes courses in  
elementary and intermediate Russian, as well as advanced-level content  
courses in Russian on such topics as cinema, literature, history,  
contemporary culture, and Russian culture in emigration. Native or  
near-native fluency in Russian is required; minimum qualification is  
an M.A., but a Ph.D. is preferred. All members of the department are  
expected to engage with students outside of the classroom and to  
actively participate in the life of the department—e.g., by regularly  
meeting with students over lunch at Russian table, and planning and  
attending departmental events.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective liberal arts  
college with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding teaching and  
faculty research.  Recognizing that intellectual vitality and  
diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a successful  
initiative to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. The  
College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal  
arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, full  
participation in the intellectual life of the college, and active  
involvement in the institution-wide advancement of diversity.

A full-time visiting faculty member’s teaching load is three courses  
per semester.  We value the contributions that visiting faculty bring  
to our community and encourage their active engagement in all aspects  
of campus life. Visiting lecturers with appointments for more than one  
year are participating members of the faculty during their first year,  
and their presence is welcome at all faculty meetings; they are voting  
members of the faculty in their second and subsequent years.

Applications received by December 15th will receive full  
consideration. Candidates should send a letter of application, a  
curriculum vitae, a statement describing the candidate’s teaching  
philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation  
to:

Andrea Lanoux, Search Committee Chair, Department of Slavic Studies,  
Campus Box 5301, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London,  
CT 06320-4196

Questions may be directed to Andrea Lanoux, (860) 439-5148, alano at conncoll.edu 
.

  
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