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The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking to fill two appointments for superior and innovative instructors to teach Russian language courses coordinated by the Russian Flagship Program Director.


These will be one-year non-tenure-track positions (Teaching Assistant Professors) with option to renew, to begin on July 1, 2021. The successful candidates will each carry a full-time, 3/3 teaching load; duties will involve teaching and university service.

Master of Arts (or foreign equivalent) in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field, required by July 1, 2021. Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English required.

Candidates are expected to have familiarity with communicative methods and technologies used in teaching the Russian language at the college level, including online and hybrid (face-to-face and online) language pedagogy.

Applicants must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/185217, and upload: 1) a letter of application; 2) a CV; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages); 4) a statement describing their past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, 5) two sample Russian-language course syllabi: for intermediate- and advanced-level courses.

At the time of application, candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references, two of whom must be prepared to discuss the applicant’s Russian-language teaching in detail. These reference providers will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support; or you may have your entire packet of recommendations sent by Interfolio to Russian3YearTAPSearch2020@unc.edu. Reference letters must be signed and written on institutional letterhead.

Questions should be addressed to Dr. Stanislav Shvabrin at Russian3YearTAPSearch2020@unc.edu.

Open until filled; review of applications will begin on December 7, 2020. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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