Job Announcement: VAP of Russian at WFU

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of German and Russian invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, effective July 1, 2026.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. The candidate can expect to teach all levels of Russian language, literature, and culture. The teaching load is 3/3. The preferred area of specialization is Russian language pedagogy, and experience or research interest in teaching heritage speakers is especially welcome. The successful candidate will have prior experience as a primary classroom instructor and will demonstrate teaching excellence. Information about the department is available on the Department of German & Russian website.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field,  and possess native or near-native fluency in Russian. This individual will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Russian language and culture and to organize extracurricular activities for the program.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu. 

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Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their teaching experience and evidence of student engagement, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching statement. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before 2/28/2026  will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Tina Boyer, Chair of the Search Committee, at boyertm@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.  

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.