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The Dalhousie University Department of Russian Studies seeks applications for a 2-year full-time limited term appointment (ten months a year, August 1 – May 31) at the Instructor level in Russian language and culture, effective August 1, 2014. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should have the minimum of an MA degree in Russian or comparative linguistics/language pedagogy/literature and culture. Native or native-equivalent command of Russian and English, as well as experience in teaching the Russian language at an undergraduate level, are required. The instructor will teach language and introductory Russian culture courses for the equivalent of four full-credit (eight half-credit) classes during the ten-month period. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference forwarded under separate cover should be submitted in hard copy or electronically to the Search Committee at the following address:
 
Dr. Denis Kozlov
Russian Language and Culture Search
Department of Russian Studies, Dalhousie University
McCain Arts and Social Sciences Bldg.
6135 University Avenue, Room 3060
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada
E-mail: rusn@dal.ca
 
For further information, please contact Ms. Annett Gaudig, Administrative Secretary
902-494-3473
http://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/russian-studies.html
 
The deadline for applications is April 19, 2014.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.