Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies

American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for a Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies within the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. The appointment begins July 1, 2027, with applications due by September 15, 2026, and responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, first-year seminars, surveys, and advanced seminars.

The successful candidate will advance Ukrainian philology and culture, advise graduate work, collaborate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including first-year seminars, surveys, and advanced seminars.
• Advise and mentor graduate students; build and strengthen Ukrainian studies across disciplines.
• Participate in administrative duties and contribute to the academic culture of Harvard and the department.

Skills

Ukrainian language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies

Harvard University - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at Harvard University seeks applications for a position as Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. Applications are due no later than September 15, 2026. For more information and to apply: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16603

Title: Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Slavic Languages and Literatures

Position Description: The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures plans to appoint a tenure-track or tenured professor in Ukrainian philology and culture. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including first-year seminars, survey courses, and advanced seminars. We are seeking an energetic colleague committed to supporting and building our program in Ukrainian studies, introducing undergraduates to the study of this part of the world, advising advanced work with graduate students, and connecting Ukrainian studies to other disciplines and regions in creative ways. We expect the candidate to share fully in the Department’s administrative and advising duties as well as participating broadly in the academic culture of the university. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and innovative scholarship is imperative.

We understand philology in a broad sense of the term, as an overlap between the study of language and culture. The ideal candidate will be able to present Ukraine’s complex, multiethnic culture and history to both undergraduates and graduate students. Knowledge of a related field or of another Slavic language and culture is highly desirable. We also welcome broader interdisciplinary skills that bring together fields such as linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies, medieval studies, Jewish studies, history, anthropology, music, film, theater, and the visual arts.

In Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, tenure-track positions are untenured. External applicants and finalists considered for a tenured appointment will need to complete the same procedures as external applicants and finalists in a search designated specifically for a tenured appointment.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. required by the time the appointment begins. Native or near-native Ukrainian and fluency in English are required.

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required.

References Required: Candidates for a tenure-track position are required to submit names and contact information of 3 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when the three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate thesis advisor, chair of the dissertation committee, or primary advisor in a postdoctoral fellowship. Candidates for a tenured position need not submit reference letters at this stage; simply skip the reference page of the application.

Harvard University is committed to fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive and experience a sense of inclusion and belonging. Community members are encouraged to model our values of integrity, responsible mentorship, equity, and excellence no matter where they are. To support this commitment, the external finalist for this position will be required to complete a questionnaire regarding misconduct and Harvard will make parallel inquiries to his/her/their current and former employers. View the definitions of misconduct and processes Harvard will use.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Professor Aleksandra Kremer

Search Committee Chair

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email - [e-mail]

Tenure-track salary range = $100,000-$130,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Tenured salary range = $170,000-$310,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as experience, training or qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required: 0

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3