Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies, Harvard University

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

Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

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.

All materials should be submitted by September 15, 2026.

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.

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