Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures

The department of Slavic Languages and Literatures in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of post-Soviet Russian literature and culture. In addition to a Ph.D. by August 2022 and significant scholarly potential, native or near-native fluency in Russian and English is required. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, including courses in the University’s general education program.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarly writing, and the names of three individuals who can be contacted by USC for references.

In order to receive full consideration materials should be submitted no later than November 1, 2021.

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