The School of Modern Languages is seeking to appoint a full time Teaching Fellow in Russian for a period of 5 months from 25 January 2016 – 23 June 2016. You will be expected to hold a PhD or to be close to completion of a PhD, and should possess native or near-native language skills in Russian and English. Applications are invited from candidates with a specialist interest in any area of Russian studies, and a preference may be given to applicants able to teach Russian language classes at an advanced level.

Further detailed information about the School of Modern Languages can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modlangs/.

Informal enquiries can be directed to:  Dr Emily Finer, Head of Russian, e-mail:  russianhod@st-andrews.ac.uk,  Tel: 01334 462951, or Professor Will Fowler, Head of School, e-mail:  langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk,  Tel: 01334 462964.

Applications are particularly welcome from women who are under-represented in Arts posts at the University.  You can find out more about Equality and Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk.hr.edi/.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
 
Please quote ref: AO1042JC

Closing Date: 4 January 2016

Further Particulars: AO1042JC FPs.doc

School of Modern Languages
Salary - £31,656 - £32,600 per annum, pro rata
Start Date: 25 January 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 5 months