The Slavic Languages Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for teaching positions in Russian for the 2010-11 academic year. These are one-year appointments with possibility of renewal. Field of specialization open. Course load is 9-12 credits per semester in Russian language, culture, and/or literature. Salary at Lecturer rank, full benefits.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in Russian or Slavic in hand by August 2010; native or near-native Russian and English; demonstrated excellence in teaching Russian language to undergrads in North America; extensive and recent in-country experience in Russia.

Preferred qualifications: experience teaching literature, film, and/or cultural history; experience teaching heritage/native speakers of Russian; experience in online or hybrid course-development and teaching; expertise and experience in Russian<->English translation and interpretation; experience teaching large lecture sections.

To apply online, please see Website
Review of applications will begin March 12, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.
UWM is an AA/EO Employer.
Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists after initial screening.

ABD applicants must provide a letter or email from their advisor or chair certifying that completion of the degree is expected by August 2010.
Send to:
peschio@uwm.edu
or Joe Peschio,
FLL/Slavic,
Curtin Hall 829,
Milwaukee, WI, 53201-0413