University of Alberta Seeks Kule Chair in Ukrainian Ethnography and Director of the Kule Folklore Centre

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies (MLCS) and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invite applications for the position of Kule Chair in Ukrainian Ethnography and Director, Kule Folklore Centre. The successful candidate will take up a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in MLCS in the Faculty of Arts and assume the role of Director of the Kule Folklore Centre for a three to five-year, renewable term.

The research focus of the Kule Chair in Ukrainian Ethnography is on collecting and sharing observations related to Ukrainian folklore, customs and traditions, experiences, perspectives, and everyday practices in Ukraine and the diaspora. The Kule Chair is also responsible for teaching Ukrainian folklore, media studies, and related courses in MLCS. The position comes with an annual research allowance funded by the endowment.

The Director of the Kule Folklore Centre is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Centre, including its governance, finances, programming, archives and events. The Director engages with diverse communities of donors, researchers, students and other stakeholders.

Applications for this position will close on November 24, 2024. Review will begin on November 30 and continue until the position is filled.