The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Victoria invites expressions of interest from qualified instructors for sessional assignments from 1 September 2009 to 30 April 2010 within CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3) Sessional Lecturers certification. Course assignments may include both introductory- and advanced-level courses in Russian film, culture, literature, and language, subject to funding and enrolment criteria. Successful applicants will have completed or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Russian Studies and will have proven teaching experience in the North American university system.

The assignment selection criteria will include qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on relevant education and professional experience and proven teaching effectiveness. The appointments will be made at the rank of Sessional Lecturer and salary will be commensurate with the sessional salary scale. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, and arrange to have two confidential letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Peter Gölz, Chair
Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3045
Victoria, BC V8W 3P4 Canada
Phone: (250) 721-7316
Fax: (250) 721-7319
E-mail: pgolz@uvic.ca

Deadline: 15 April 2009 or until a suitable candidate is found. Employment decisions will be made by 30 April 2008.