Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Studies - One year

German and Russian Studies

Job Description

The Department of German and Russian Studies at The College of Wooster is seeking a qualified person for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2013-2014 academic year, with possibility for renewal. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to and experience in teaching Russian language and literature/culture. The candidate will be expected to teach five courses, including all levels of language and an upper-level literature/culture course and to advise independent study projects of majors.

Applications are encouraged from candidates with additional fields of expertise (e.g., interactions between Russian and other literatures; translation studies; film or visual studies; religious studies; intellectual history; cross-cultural studies; Eurasian studies). Native or near-native fluency in Russian required. PhD highly desired, but ABDs with teaching experience considered. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. Electronic applications are preferred and should be received by March 22, 2013, for full consideration. Continue through this link to apply: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21329 . Questions about the position can be sent to Beth Muellner, Chair, Department of German and Russian Studies at bmuellner@wooster.edu .

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Posted March 6, 2013