Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Associate Professor/Visiting Professor in Ukrainian Studies

Columbia University invites applications for an appointment in Ukrainian studies to be filled at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor in Ukrainian Studies for one semester (fall or spring) in the academic year 2025-2026. Rank commensurate with experience. History is the preferred area of research and teaching specialization, but literary/cultural studies and other areas will also be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed in one of the Humanities or Social Science Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and will teach two courses: a course of broad interest for upper-level undergraduates and a seminar for graduate students. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to give one public lecture and to participate in the academic life of the University, including as an affiliate of the Harriman Institute.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Ph.D. or equivalent is required.

All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three persons who may be asked to provide a letter of reference, a modest scholarly writing sample (article or dissertation/book chapter), and past teaching evaluations, if available. The letter of application should include a statement indicating which semester the applicant prefers to teach, a short list of possible courses which the applicant might teach, and a description of the applicant's current research interests.