Job Description

Yale University's Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate would teach graduate and undergraduate courses on Soviet and/or post-Soviet culture and contribute service to the department and university.

The area of specialization is fully open.

Qualifications

Near-native knowledge of Russian is required, with proficiency in other relevant languages considered a plus. Candidates need a PhD or equivalent in Slavic, Comparative Literature, or a related field by the time of hire.

Application Instructions

• Materials addressed to Professor Marijeta Bozovic, Chair
• Submitted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/193518
• Required: cover letter, current CV, writing sample (max 25 pages, prepared for anonymous review), and three letters of recommendation from outside Yale
• Deadline: October 20, 2026, with review continuing until filled
• Preliminary interviews conducted by Zoom
• Contact for questions: marijeta.bozovic@yale.edu

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Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.