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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Russian

Lawrence University - Appleton, WI

For 2010-11, the Russian Department seeks Fellows applicants in Russian. The field of specialization is open. Applicants will be expected to teach three courses during the first year, including one survey-level class in English and one upper-level Russian language course. Applicants who might additionally contribute to one or more of Lawrence's Interdisciplinary Areas (Film Studies and/or Gender Studies) ought to indicate this interest. We are particularly interested in applicants whose interests complement those of faculty teaching in the Russian Program, and who could offer courses in areas currently not covered. See Course Descriptions for a current list of courses offered. Applicants must have received the PhD (or terminal degree) by August of 2010 and no earlier than within the past five years. Applicants should clearly indicate in their cover letters that they are applying to the Program in Russian. For questions about Russian at Lawrence, feel free to email Prof. Peter Thomas at peter.j.thomas@lawrence.edu

Lawrence Fellows in the Liberal Arts and Sciences are postdoctoral positions for recent Ph.D.s who seek to develop a record of excellence in teaching and research in a liberal arts college setting. A detailed description of the program is available at Website

Lawrence Fellows appointments will be offered on a competitive basis for academic year 2010-11. Appointments are for 2 years, with a reduced teaching load (three courses in the first year and four in the second year) to provide time for continued scholarship or artistic achievement. Fellows also participate in a faculty development program that fosters excellence in teaching and scholarship. Lawrence encourages Fellows to engage in tutorials and research projects with undergraduates, as well as teaching and research collaborations with faculty. These full-time fellowships carry a stipend of $35,000 per year, plus benefits, and a $2500 annual fund to support research, travel, and other initiatives.

Lawrence University, located in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music, known for the quality of both its classroom and tutorial education, research opportunities for undergraduates, and faculty of teacher/scholars and teacher/artists.

Applicants should send a letter of interest (including teaching and research statements), curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:
David Burrows,
Provost and Dean of the Faculty,
Lawrence University,
711 E. Boldt Way,
Appleton, WI 54911.

Applications received by March 12th will receive full consideration.

Posted on March 02, 2010.