Lead Ukrainian Studies Professor (Tenure-Track/Tenured)

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professor in Ukrainian philology and culture. The appointment begins July 1, 2027 and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, first-year seminars, and seminar leadership.

We seek an energetic colleague to build Ukrainian studies, advise graduate work, and connect Ukrainian studies to other disciplines while participating in department

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by the time the appointment begins.
• Native or near-native Ukrainian and fluency in English.
• Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including first-year seminars and advanced seminars.
• Advise graduate students and supervise theses and dissertations.
• Participate in departmental governance and advising duties.
• Develop Ukrainian studies within and across disciplines.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Ukrainian language

English fluency

Education

Ph.D. by start date

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professor in Ukrainian philology and culture. The appointment begins July 1, 2027 and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, first-year seminars, and seminar leadership.

We seek an energetic colleague to build Ukrainian studies, advise graduate work, and connect Ukrainian studies to other disciplines while participating in department