We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Slavonic and/or Russophone Literatures and Cultures. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broader field of Slavonic and East European Studies, and in written and spoken Russian and Russophone Studies.  The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research that strengthens or complements that of others in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates with research specialisms in post-socialist and/or post-colonial literature and theory, transnational Russophone literatures and cultures, LGBTQI+ literatures and cultures, environmental humanities, and decolonial approaches to Russian language teaching.    

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting impact and knowledge exchange are essential.  You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.   

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

·        Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

·         Financial contribution to relocation

·         Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

·         A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies

·         Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

·         Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

·         Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives  

Informal enquiries can be directed to either the Head of Russian Studies, Dr Jesse Gardiner (Russianhod@st-andrews.ac.uk) or the Head of School, Professor Nicki Hitchcott (langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk).   Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and people with other protected characteristics currently under-represented in academic posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/  

Closing Date: 21 July 2023   

Please quote ref: AC4786HM

Further Particulars: AC4786HM FPs.docx

School of Modern Languages

Salary: £45,585 - £56,021 per annum

Start Date: 1 September 2023