Teaching Associate in Russian Studies [Temporary Cover]

Location: Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a Teaching Associate in Russian Studies. The post is fixed-term for 3 months, to provide temporary cover, with a start date of 1 January 2027. The Faculty commits to providing career development support and mentoring for the successful candidate. 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and examining of undergraduate courses in Russian language, literature and culture, to play an active role in the development of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum; and to contribute to the administration of the Section's activities. Experience of teaching Russian literature and culture will be considered essential; experience of teaching Russian language and twentieth-century or contemporary Russian literature and culture will be considered highly desirable. 

Further information about the Faculty is available at https://www.mmll.cam.ac.uk/

Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience: 

• A PhD in a relevant subject area (or clear evidence that completion of the PhD is imminent);
• Native or near-native command of both Russian and English;
• Evidence of developing research activity in the subject area commensurate with stage of career;
• Evidence of ability to teach effectively, especially at undergraduate level;
• Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Slavonic Studies Section;
• Ability to work as part of a team. 

For your application to be considered, please submit the following:

• A covering letter
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• The names and addresses of two referees who are familiar with your work. Please ask your referees to submit their references directly to references@mmll.cam.ac.uk by the closing date.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Friday 29 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Monday 15 June 2026, subject to change.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 3 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Candidates are welcome to seek more information beyond the Further Particulars by contacting Prof Rebecca Reich, Director of the Slavonic Studies Section at directorslavonic@mmll.cam.ac.uk. For questions about the application process, please contact the Schools HR team on MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk. 

Please quote reference GP49651 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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