Assistant/Associate Professor of 19th Century Russian Prose
The UCLA Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures has renewed its search for candidates to fill a professorship in Russian literature, broadening it to include appointment at either the junior (Asst. Professor) or mid-rank (Assoc. Professor) level, effective September 2008. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the area of nineteenth-century Russian prose, in particular the works of the major authors of the Realist period. Strengths in cultural studies, literary theory or the intersections of literature and history, sociology, political science, philosophy or gender studies are desirable, as is familiarity with a second Slavic language and literature, preferably in the South Slavic area. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong research profile and superior pedagogical skills. Native or near native proficiency in English and Russian as well as PhD in hand by the time of appointment are required.
Applications should include a cover letter outlining academic profile and research interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2007. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual AATSEEL convention in Chicago, IL. Dec. 27-30, 2007. UCLA is and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and the Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Send applications to: The Search Committee, Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of California, Los Angeles, 322 Humanities Building, Box 951502, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1502.