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POSTING DATE: June 9, 2016
CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF RUSSIAN STUDIES
10-month Limited Term Instructor, 100% FTE
The Department of Russian Studies at Â鶹´«Ã½ invites applications for a 10-month Limited Term Instructor, 100% FTE.
Appointment term: August 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Russian Studies seeks applications for a ten-month 100% full-time limited term appointment (August 1 – May 31) at the Instructor level in Russian language and culture, effective August 1, 2016. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Russian linguistics/literature. Applicants with an MA degree will be considered on the individual basis as well. Native or native-equivalent command of Russian and English, as well as experience in teaching the Russian language at an undergraduate level, are required. The instructor will teach language and introductory Russian culture courses for the equivalent of four full-credit (eight half-credit) classes during the ten-month period. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and administrative skills. An up-to-date curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three lett! ers of reference forwarded under separate cover should be submitted both in hard copy and electronically to the Search Committee at the following address:
Dr. Shao-Pin Luo
Russian Language and Culture Search
Department of Russian Studies, Â鶹´«Ã½
McCain Arts and Social Sciences Bldg.
6135 University Avenue, Room 3060
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada
E-mail: rusn@dal.ca
For further information, please contact Ms. Tamara Cantrill, Administrative Secretary
902-494-3473,
The deadline for applications is June 30, 2016.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.