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Sessional Lecturer in Russian

University of Victoria - Canada

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Victoria invites expressions of interest from qualified instructors for sessional assignments from 1 September 2010 to 30 April 2011 within CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3) Sessional Lecturers certification. Course assignments may include both introductory- and advanced-level courses in Russian film, culture, literature, and language, subject to funding and enrolment criteria. For a full-time sessional appointment, a PhD in hand is required. Successful applicants will also have proven teaching experience in the North American university system.

The assignment selection criteria will include qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on relevant education and professional experience and proven teaching effectiveness. The appointments will be made at the rank of Sessional Lecturer and salary will be commensurate with the sessional salary scale. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, and arrange to have two confidential letters of reference sent to:
Dr. Peter Gelz, Chair
Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3045
Victoria, BC V8W 3P4 Canada
Phone: (250) 721-7316
Fax: (250) 721-7319
E-mail: pgolz@uvic.ca
Deadline: 20 May 2010. Employment decisions will be made by 30 May 2010.

The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Please include a sentence on your CV indicating your citizenship.

Posted on May 04, 2010.