SLAVIC: Visiting Assistant Professor (specialization open)

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor. The area of specialization is fully open and all primary fields of specialization within Slavic, Eastern European, and Eurasian languages, literatures, and cultures will be considered. Candidates who are pursuing a comparative and/or interdisciplinary research agenda are particularly welcome.

The dates of appointment are September 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D. in Slavic or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The position entails teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, where undergraduate courses may involve general-education literature, culture, and cinema courses in English.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, representative student teaching evaluations, representative syllabi, samples of scholarly writing (the length of one or two journal articles), a brief description of how their research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as the names and contact information for three persons able to provide confidential professional letters of recommendation, via the link above. Questions may be directed to Kelly Britcher, Faculty Actions Coordinator, at ksb85@pitt.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

Cover letter

CV

Student teaching evaluations

Syllabi

Samples of scholarly writing

Diversity statement

Names and contact information for three references

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

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