Teaching Assistant Professor of Ukrainian

Department Germanic and Slavic Lang Lit – 311600 Application Deadline 01/08/2025 Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Ukrainian Appointment Type Teaching Assistant Professor Position Number 20064937 Vacancy ID F003223 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 13.2 FTE 0.33 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025 Estimated duration of appointment 6 months Be a Tar Heel!

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures (http://gsll.unc.edu/) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor in German. The position will involve active and ongoing participation in the Carolina-Duke Graduate Program in German Studies. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach a range of courses in German, and perform service for the department.

Position Summary

This position will teach one section of introductory Ukrainian (UKRN 401) beginning in Fall 2025 (August 18 – December 12). This is a part-time, fixed-term, renewable position at. Strong candidates should also be prepared to teach second- and third-semester Ukrainian if the position is renewed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A M.A. degree (or foreign equivalent) in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field is required by July 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Strong candidates are expected to possess knowledge of and experience in current best practices for the teaching of Ukrainian as a foreign language at the collegiate level. Native or near-native proficiency in Ukrainian and English required.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290602, and upload: 1) a letter of application; 2) a CV; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages); and 4) a sample syllabus for introductory Ukrainian. At the time of application, candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of two professional references, both of whom must be prepared to discuss the applicant’s Ukrainian-language teaching in detail. These reference providers will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. References should be signed on institutional letterhead. Questions should be addressed to Dr. Radislav Lapushin at: lapushin@email.unc.edu. Application deadline will be January 8, 2025; review of applications will begin on that date. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290602 Department Contact Name and Title Radislav Lapushin; Associate Professor Department Contact Telephone or Email relangst@email.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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