Assistant Professor

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in September 2024. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and productive scholar and teacher who would complement and enrich the research and teaching agenda of our present faculty in the areas of gender studies and sexuality and / or Eastern European Studies. Among secondary desirable areas of specialization are translation studies, drama/theater/performance, digital humanities, and cultural studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. PhD degree and native or near-native fluency in Russian or other Slavic languages and English are required. By October 15 applicants should send a curriculum vitae, transcript, contact information for three references, and a writing sample of 20-25 pages to https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/31641. Initial interviews will be held in November via Zoom. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain a diverse student body. The position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.