Tenure-Track or Tenured Professor in Ukrainian Studies in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures plans to appoint a tenure-track or tenured professor in Ukrainian philology and culture. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including first-year seminars, survey courses, and advanced seminars. We are seeking an energetic colleague committed to supporting and building our program in Ukrainian studies, introducing undergraduates to the study of this part of the world, advising advanced work with graduate students, and connecting Ukrainian studies to other disciplines and regions in creative ways. We expect the candidate to share fully in the Department’s administrative and advising duties as well as participating broadly in the academic culture of the university. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and innovative scholarship is imperative.

We understand philology in a broad sense of the term, as an overlap between the study of language and culture. The ideal candidate will be able to present Ukraine’s complex, multiethnic culture and history to both undergraduates and graduate students. Knowledge of a related field or of another Slavic language and culture is highly desirable. We also welcome broader interdisciplinary skills that bring together fields such as linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies, medieval studies, Jewish studies, history, anthropology, music, film, theater, and the visual arts.

In Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, tenure-track positions are untenured. External applicants and finalists considered for a tenured appointment will need to complete the same procedures as external applicants and finalists in a search designated specifically for a tenured appointment.

Ph.D. required by the time the appointment begins. Native or near-native Ukrainian and fluency in English are required.

Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required.

All materials should be submitted by September 15, 2026.

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Research statement (500 words)

4. Teaching/advising statement describing the candidate’s philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas (500 words)

5. Service statement that describes efforts to strengthen academic communities (e.g., the candidate’s department, institution, and/or professional societies) (500 words)

6. Sample of scholarship, approximately 25 pp.
7. References

Candidates for a tenure-track position are required to submit names and contact information of 3 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when the three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate thesis advisor, chair of the dissertation committee, or primary advisor in a postdoctoral fellowship.

Candidates for a tenured position need not submit reference letters at this stage; simply skip the reference page of the application.

8. The authorization to release information to Harvard must be provided as part of the application process in ARIeS and signed by all candidates for a tenured position.

Harvard University is committed to fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive and experience a sense of inclusion and belonging. Community members are encouraged to model our values of integrity, responsible mentorship, equity, and excellence no matter where they are. To support this commitment, the external finalist for this position will be required to complete a questionnaire regarding misconduct and Harvard will make parallel inquiries to his/her/their current and former employers. View the definitions of misconduct and processes Harvard will use.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Professor Aleksandra Kremer
Search Committee Chair
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tenure-track salary range = $100,000-$130,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Tenured salary range = $170,000-$310,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as experience, training or qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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