Assistant Professor- Slavic Languages and Literatures

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off and tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Assistant Professor in Slavic Languages and Literatures. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and oversee Ukrainian language instruction, fulfilling full-time faculty duties. Applicants must have a PhD in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field. The salary range is $76,000 to $81,000, with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Oversee Ukrainian language instruction.
• Fulfill full-time faculty duties.

Education

PhD in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor

Slavic Languages and Literatures

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Oversee Ukrainian language instruction.
• Full‑time faculty duties.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 15, 2026.

Required Documents To Be Submitted For Full Consideration

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of research interest or dissertation abstract
• Writing sample
• Statement of teaching interests
• Contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date)

We ask that all documents be uploaded as a single .pdf file in the “Resume/CV” section. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $76,000‑81,000. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Questions may be directed to LAS HR via e‑mail at: [e-mail].

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status. It complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. For a non‑discrimination statement and information about background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and E‑Verify, visit the Required Employment Notices and Posters.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008). Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division at 217‑333‑0885 or emailing [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1034357

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu