Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Russian Language Flagship Postdoctoral Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Slavic Languages & Literatures |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures and the Russian Language Flagship Program at Indiana University, Bloomington (https://slavic.indiana.edu ) invites applications for the position of Russian Language Flagship Postdoctoral Fellow. The contract is for an initial period of one year (paid over 10 months), with the possibility of renewal for a second year. We invite applications from qualified individuals at any early stage of their career who hold a PhD awarded no earlier than 2019 in Russian language, Linguistics, Literature, pedagogy, or Second Language Acquisition and who do not hold tenure-track positions. The position is an exciting opportunity for an emerging scholar to conduct cutting edge pedagogical research in a vibrant environment housed at a top research university. The Russian Language Flagship Postdoctoral Fellow (RFPF) will work alongside the Director of the IU Russian Flagship program (https://russian.indiana.edu ) to continuously enhance the Russian language curriculum. We are seeking a dedicated colleague to contribute to the expansion of our Russian Flagship program, support students in achieving high proficiency goals, oversee student progress, provide mentorship to graduate teaching assistants (Associate Instructors) in 1st and 2nd-year Russian courses, lead the training and supervision of tutors, and develop instructional materials for tutors and classrooms. In addition to this, the RFPF is expected to teach one Russian language or culture-related class per semester. Applicants should submit a CV; a cover letter outlining their interest in working with the Russian Flagship program and the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures; their pedagogical philosophy, and research agenda; sample course syllabi and sample lesson plan for any Russian language proficiency level; and a one-page statement on how they would foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and teaching. Applicants who advance to the final round will be asked to provide contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of reference. Please note that H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications should be submitted at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/24304 no later than 06/07/2024. Review of applications will begin immediately after the closing date. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| Basic Qualifications | Applicants should hold a recent Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, such as Russian language, Linguistics, Literature, pedagogy, or Second Language Acquisition and who do not hold tenure-track positions. The successful candidate should have post-secondary Russian teaching experience. |
| Department Contact for Questions | For more information please contact [email protected]. |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Salary and Rank | $52,000 |
| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 06/07/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2024 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100855-2024 |