JOB: Visiting Asst. Prof in Late Soviet & Contemporary Russian History, St Petersburg

Job: Visiting assistant professorship in Late Soviet and Contemporary Russian History, EUSP


Deadline: April 20, 2012
http://www.eu.spb.ru/index/jobs/4531-position-of-an-assistant-professor-in-late-soviet-and-contemporary-russian-history


Position of an Assistant Professor in Late Soviet and Contemporary Russian History


The Department of History at EUSP invites applications for one-year visiting assistant professorship for 2012-2013 in Late Soviet and Contemporary Russian History, focusing on the post-Stalin period.


The Department particularly welcomes applications from candidates able to situate Russian history in broader interdisciplinary or comparative contexts, and focusing on new trends in historiography and methodological approaches. Responsibilities include 2 courses at the graduate level each semester, engagement in departmental affairs, and advising PhD students on academic writing in English.


Applications should include curriculum vitae; a brief statement of research and teaching interests; names and contact information (not letters) for three people able to provide recommendations; and samples of scholarly writing and relevant syllabi. Salary is competitive, and will include a housing allowance as well as travel fund. The deadline for applications is April 20, 2012.


Please send all materials either by e-mail to history@eu.spb.ru; by FedEx or other express mail to the Department of History, European University at St. Petersburg, 3, Gagarinskaia Street, 191187 St. Petersburg, Russia.


For enquiries about the position or the European University, contact Alexandra Bekasova abekasova@eu.spb.ru; or Bill Rosenberg wgr@umich.edu.

JOB: Prof in Literary & Cultural Theory, UCL, London

Job: Professor in Literary and Cultural Theory, University College London (Ref:1241277)


Deadline: April 20, 2012


The salary range will be negotiable on the professorial scale, but not less than £62,110 per annum.


The UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is a world-leading multidisciplinary specialist institution for the study of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, and Russia.


This post holder will play a key role in developing the School’s national and international reputation in the study of Russian, Central and East European literature and culture, through personal research and by catalysing existing strengths among colleagues currently working in literary and cultural theory, comparative literature, philosophy, and film and performance studies. Interdisciplinary approaches and a demonstrable interest in working collaboratively are particularly welcomed.


This appointment is available from 1 September 2012 (or at a later date as agreed).


The successful candidate will have a recognised international record of achievement in research as demonstrated through a series of publications that are world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. The candidate will also provide evidence of a trajectory leading to further outstanding research achievement and leadership.


Potential applicants may wish to note that in addition to removal expenses a relocation supplement of £9,000 may be payable when it is necessary to relocate to take up an appointment at UCL.


Enquiries concerning the requirements of the post may be directed to Simon Dixon, Sir Bernard Pares Chair of Russian History and SSEES Head of Arts and Humanities Research (simon.dixon@ucl.ac.uk). Queries regarding the application procedure should be addressed to Rachel Port (r.port.@ucl.ac.uk).