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ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABLE POSITION

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Arts & Sciences

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Assistant Professor - Russian

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque invites applications for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision position in Russian language and literature/culture at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2008. Minimum Requirements: 1) Ph.D. by date of appointment. 2) Specialization in Russian Literature/ Culture or Slavic Linguistics, 3) Demonstrable experience in teaching Russian at all levels, 4) Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.  Preferred Qualifications: 1) Potential for scholarly distinction, 2) Ability to teach interdisciplinary topical courses, 3) Evidence of teaching excellence, 4) Collegiality.

For best consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2007. The position will remain open until filled.  Please send a signed letter of application, CV, sample course syllabi, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Walter Putnam, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures, 229 Ortega Hall, MS 032080, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131.  The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator.