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Lecturer in Russian

The Department of Germanic & Slavic Languages at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a one-year Lecturer position. The preferred field of expertise is twentieth-century Russian literature and culture. A secondary specialization in Post-Soviet Studies, Film Studies, Jewish Studies, European Studies or Gender Studies is highly desirable.

The successful candidate must have experience in teaching Russian language, literature, and culture at all levels. The teaching load is three courses per semester, which include courses in the Russian Language and on Russian or post-Soviet literature, film, or culture taught in English. Ability to teach First-Year Writing Seminar is a plus. The position requires near-native or native fluency in Russian and English and the Ph.D. degree in hand by August 1st, 2013. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, an official graduate school transcript, and three letters of recommendation by January 5, 2013 to:

Russian Search Committee,
VU Sta. B #351567,
2301 Vanderbilt Place,
Nashville, TN 37235-1567

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted on December 07, 2012.