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Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at the University of New Mexico is seeking to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Russian beginning in August 2014.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate courses in Russian language, literature, and culture with opportunities to teach on the graduate level in our cultural studies program. The area of specialization within Russian culture and literature is open. We are looking for a candidate with a solid grounding in classical Russian/Soviet literature but also familiar with contemporary cultural developments. These may include the intersections of literature with other fields such as film or media studies; gender and sexuality; translation studies; or connections between literature and other issues within contemporary Russian society.

Language instruction is part of the teaching load, and the successful candidate will be familiar with proficiency-based teaching and using technology in the classroom. The successful candidate will work with her/his colleagues to grow the Russian undergraduate program and Russian major at UNM. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of excellence in teaching and scholarship and exhibit potential to contribute to the intellectual life of the Department and the University.

This position requires a Ph.D. in a field of Russian literature and/or culture in hand by 1 August 2014. Native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English are required. Experience teaching at the college/university level (at least one year) is expected.

We would prefer a candidate who can provide: (1) evidence of scholarly expertise in contemporary Russian culture, modern or contemporary Russian literature, or classical Russian literature; (2) evidence of successful involvement with curriculum planning and extracurricular student activities; and (3) evidence of excellence in teaching of language AND literature/culture at a North American university and of use of best pedagogical practices in these areas.

Applications must be uploaded online at https://unmjobs.unm.edu. These should include a letter of intent addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and a description of the applicant’s teaching interests and experience; a current curriculum vitae; a list with full contact information for three references; and two syllabi: one for a lower-division language course and another for a literature or culture course in English.
Please have three letters of recommendation sent via post directly to: Professor Lorenzo Garcia, Chair of the Russian VAP Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, MSC 03 2080, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Emailed letters will NOT be accepted.

For best consideration, completed applications are due April 26, 2014. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted on April 14, 2014.