The Slavic Department at Yale University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Russian Literature, to begin July 1, 2010.

This appointment will be made in accordance with Yale's new tenure track system, a description of which is accessible at Link

The field of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in late 18th and early 19th-century Russian literature and/or contemporary Russian literature and culture.

Candidates should have:
a Ph.D.,
fluency in Russian and English,
teaching experience,
and a commitment to scholarship.

Yale University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Letters of application, CV, a short sample of scholarship, such as an article or dissertation or book chapter, and three letters of reference should be sent to:
Professor V. Alexandrov, Chair,
Slavic Department,
Yale University,
P. O. Box 208236,
New Haven, CT 06520-8236.

Materials may also be submitted via email to
vladimir.alexandrov@yale.edu.

Please submit applications by December 19, 2009.

The Department will interview at AATSEEL in Philadelphia and/or in New Haven.