Ukrainian Studies Professor — Tenure Track/Tenured

In Balance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professor in Ukrainian studies in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The appointment begins July 1, 2027, with responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate instruction, advising, and program development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. by the start date, be native or near-native in Ukrainian with English fluency, and demonstrate excellence in research and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date; native or near-native Ukrainian and English fluency.
• Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required.
• Knowledge of related field or other Slavic language highly desirable.
• Interdisciplinary strengths across linguistics, cultural studies, history, etc.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including first-year seminars, survey courses, and advanced seminars.
• Advise graduate students and integrate Ukrainian studies with other disciplines.
• Share in departmental administrative and advising duties as well as broader academic service.
• Contribute to building and strengthening the Ukrainian studies program.

Skills

Ukrainian philology

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Education

Ph.D. by start date

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professor in Ukrainian studies in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The appointment begins July 1, 2027, with responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate instruction, advising, and program development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. by the start date, be native or near-native in Ukrainian with English fluency, and demonstrate excellence in research and