Tenure-track assistant professor position starting August 2010. Primary specialization in 19th c. Russian literature and culture; secondary emphasis on Russian Silver Age culture, Central and Eastern European or Eurasian Studies desirable.  The successful candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary major in Russian Studies and a Russian graduate track in Comparative Literature.  Concurrent Russian BA/MA and MA programs are currently in the planning stages. Applicants must have a PhD in Russian or a related field, native or near-native command of Russian and English, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research. Salary competitive.  A letter of application, cv, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting 807544. Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2009. Interviews will be held at the November AAASS convention in Boston. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.  See www.Colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description.