Job Posting - Univ. of New Mexico - Visiting Asst. Prof. of Russian

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO



VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RUSSIAN



The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of
New Mexico invites applications for a two-year appointment (with possible
renewal for one year) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in a
field of Russian literature and/or culture, to begin August 1, 2013. The
successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of excellence in
teaching and

scholarship and exhibit potential to contribute to the intellectual life of
the Department and the University.



The area of specialization within Russian culture and literature is open.
We are looking for a candidate with a solid grounding in classical
Russian/Soviet literature but also familiar with contemporary cultural
developments. These may include the intersections of literature with other
fields such as film or media studies; gender and sexuality; translation
studies; or connections between literature and other issues within
contemporary Russian society. Language instruction is part of the teaching
load, and the successful candidate will be familiar with proficiency-based
teaching and using technology in the classroom. The successful candidate
will work with her/his colleagues to grow the Russian undergraduate program
and Russian major at UNM.



The successful applicant will join a vibrant department at UNM that

emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to literary and cultural studies.
The teaching load is five courses per year. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will contribute to
the University’s interdisciplinary programs. The successful candidate will
be expected to maintain an active research and publication agenda. For more
information about the department, please visit our website at

http://www.unm.edu/~fll/



UNM is located in Albuquerque, a high desert city of 600,000 on the Rio
Grande that offers an active outdoor lifestyle. New Mexico is an ethnically
diverse state that is proud of its rich and fascinating cultural heritage.
UNM is a large state research institution and actively seeks a diverse
faculty who can contribute to its core academic mission and values.



*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*



Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Russian Literature and/or Culture
by August 1, 2013.



Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.



Familiarity with the North American higher education system.



Applicants must have a demonstrated skill and experience in teaching

Russian language, literature or culture courses at the college level.



Applicants must demonstrate the potential to pursue an active scholarly
agenda in an area of Russian literature or culture.



*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

* *

Evidence of scholarly expertise in one or more of the following fields is

desirable: contemporary Russian culture, modern or contemporary Russian
literature, classical Russian literature.



For complete details or to apply, please visit https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and
reference posting number 0818048. A complete application must include a
letter of intent addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position
and a description of the applicant’s current research activities, teaching
interests and experience, and future research plans; a current curriculum
vitae; a list with full contact information for three references; writing
sample: a chapter of the dissertation, a copy of a published article or
book chapter, an article or book chapter submitted for publication, or an
article or book chapter in preparation for publication, not to exceed 30
pages; one sample syllabus for a course that the candidate has taught, or
would like to teach, on Russian language and culture, or a course on
Russian literature in translation.



In addition, please have three reference letters sent by December 3, 2012
via post directly to: Chair, Russian Search Committee, Dept. of Foreign
Languages and Literatures, MSC03 2080, University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. E-mailed letters will not be accepted.
Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair at nakol at unm.edu



For best consideration, completed applications are due December 3, 2012.
The position will remain until filled.



The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the
diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.

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