Open-rank position at the University of Kansas

[Comer, William J.]

Dear Colleagues,


The University of Kansas seeks to fill an open-rank, tenured/tenure-track position in the field of 20th/21st century Russian literature, culture and/or film in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures expected to begin as early as August 18, 2013.  The ideal candidate will have an interdisciplinary scholarly profile, ability to work with colleagues on large research projects that can attract external funding, and a capacity for academic leadership.  The candidate’s interdisciplinary interests may include history, film, theatre, gender studies, digital humanities, ethnic studies, and transnational migrations. This position will support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ signature strength in international and area studies.



The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more information, see http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of educational and professional work experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in c.v., and (3) information provided from professional references.

Required qualifications:

  *   Ph.D. or ABD in Slavic Languages & Literatures or in Comparative Literature (with emphasis on Russian literature and culture) expected by the start date of the appointment (August 18, 2013).


  *   Capacity to teach 20th and 21st century Russian literature, culture, and/or film in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum of a PhD-granting department.


  *   Strong program of research, but the specific field of study is open.


  *   Native or near-native language ability in both Russian and English.


  *   For appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure: all of the above are required, plus an established record of publications,  demonstrated excellence in teaching a variety of courses in one's specialty area, and a demonstrated record in securing external research funding.  The candidate must meet KU standards for research, teaching, and service sufficient to quality for an appointment at the rank of Associate  or Full Professor with tenure.

Address queries to William J. Comer, Chair, Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Kansas (wjcomer at ku.edu).  For a complete announcement and to apply go to https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=101870 and search for position 00003457 (or by KEY WORD starting Nov. 1st).

Initial applications should include:

  *   letter of application
  *   c.v.
  *   two-page statement of current research directions
  *   a list of 3 references with complete contact information including e-mail addresses.

Candidates selected for futher consideration will be asked to submit:

  *   a sample of scholarly writing
  *   a teaching portfolio with sample syllabi and teaching evaluations

Initial review of completed applications begins November 10, 2012 and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified pool.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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William J. Comer
Professor and Chair, Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 2134
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: 785-864-2348
Fax: 785-864-4298
http://www2.ku.edu/~slavic/people/comer.shtml

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