Assistant Professor, Soviet and Post-Soviet Culture

Yale University: Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Humanities: Slavic Languages and Literatures; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University’s Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate would teach graduate and undergraduate courses on Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture and contribute service to the department and university.

The area of specialization is fully open, with near-native knowledge of Russian required and proficiency in other languages

Qualifications

• Near-native knowledge of Russian is required.
• PhD or equivalent in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or a related field by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses on Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture.
• Contribute service to the department and university.

Skills

Russian language proficiency

Additional languages

Education

PhD or equivalent by hire

Job description

Description

Yale University's Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate would teach graduate and undergraduate courses on Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture and contribute service to the department and university.

The area of specialization is fully open.

Qualifications

Near-native knowledge of Russian is required, with proficiency in other relevant languages considered a plus. Candidates need a PhD or equivalent in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or a related field by the time of hire.