Assistant Professor in Central and/or Eastern European Literature and Culture Jo

Overview

Assistant Professor in Central and/or Eastern European Literature and Culture — University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek a scholar specializing in any Slavic language and culture of the region, whose work has the potential to transcend the regional and disciplinary boundaries of Slavic Studies and to speak to issues that intersect with humanistic inquiry in other areas of the world and other linguistic and cultural traditions. The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and other areas of the Division of the Arts & Humanities and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, and service on departmental and university committees.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Assistant Professor: $88,000-$110,000; This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses. This position is benefits-eligible. University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an active research agenda resulting in publication in leading venues in their field or the potential to develop such a publication record, as well as the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate must demonstrate native or near-native command of at least one Slavic language. All requirements for receipt of a PhD in a relevant field must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at the Interfolio link by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 27, 2025:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Writing Sample
• The names and contact information of three recommenders who may be asked to provide letters on behalf of the applicant

Applicants will be asked to provide a teaching statement and other additional materials following the initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to Stephen Carver at slavic-department@uchicago.edu. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University\'s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu.