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Assistant Professor in Russian

Memorial University of Newfoundland - Canada

The Department of German and Russian at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador invites applications for a tenure-track position in Russian language and literature at the level of Assistant Professor, starting on July 1, 2011, subject to budgetary approval. A completed earned doctorate (or recognized terminal qualification in the discipline) is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor and to be in a tenure-track position. (If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, non-renewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree).

Candidates must be fluent in English and Russian, and present evidence of teaching excellence.
Preference will be given to candidates capable of contributing to comparative studies in Russian
and German literature or cultural studies, and/or film and new media. Candidates should have an
active research agenda with potential for peer-reviewed publications.

Application Deadline: October 29, 2010
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, including the
names of three referees, to:

Dr. Erwin Warkentin, Head
Department of German and Russian
Memorial University of Newfoundland
P.O. Box 4200
St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
CANADA

Electronic Applications are to be sent to: bevans@mun.ca
Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Posted on July 20, 2010.