[Mary Arnstein]

Sessional Appointments in Russian: University of Victoria Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Victoria invites expressions of interest from qualified instructors for sessional assignments from 1 September 2018 to 30 April 2019 within CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3) Sessional Lecturers certification. Course assignments include a total of six Russian language courses at all levels (three courses per semester), subject to funding and enrolment criteria. Successful applicants will have demonstrated expertise in Russian language teaching, completed or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Russian Studies and will have proven teaching experience in the North American university system.

The assignment selection criteria will include qualifications and ability of the candidate(s) based on relevant education and professional experience and proven teaching effectiveness. The appointments will be made at the rank of Sessional Lecturer and salary will be commensurate with the sessional salary scale. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, recent student evaluations, and arrange to have two confidential letters of reference sent to:
Dr. Helga Thorson, Chair
Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies
University of Victoria
STN CSC PO Box 1700 Victoria, BC Canada V8W 2Y2
Phone: (250) 721-7316
Fax: (250) 721-7319
E-mail: helgat@uvic.ca

Short-listed candidates will be invited to a skype or phone interview.

Deadline: 15 July 2018 or until a suitable candidate is found. Employment decisions will be made by 15 August 2018.

The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please include a sentence on your CV indicating your citizenship.

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