Job Opening: Program Administrator for the Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia

Position Summary Arts & Science is seeking a talented Program Administrator to join the Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia. This individual will support the day-to-day administrative operations of the Center, including programmatic support; internal and external communications; managing budgets and grant reporting; developing office policies and procedures; and supervising student workers. Assist the Director with Center administrative functions. Plan and coordinate programs (i.e., colloquia, seminars, conferences, film series, lunches, lectures, etc.), including, recommending topics, executing and hosting events, creating collateral, and identifying and establishing contact with targeted donors and institutions. Oversee the Center website and other communications, including, social media platforms, newsletters, and event and fellowship announcements. Manage departmental budget; analyze financial reports and forecast funding needs; work with the Director to prepare applications for grant opportunities; and submit reports for ongoing grants. Liaise with donors, donors' offices, and potential donors.

Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Experience: 3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience coordinating office activities, managing budgets, and event planning.

Preferred Experience: Experience in an academic or non-profit environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

More information here: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/15553/job?mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Summer Program: Study Russian at Beloit College

 Beloit College summer program (CLS) is still accepting applications to study Russian.

CLS is an online immersive summer program that enables students to complete a semester or entire year of Russian over the summer. 

This summer we are offering first, second and fourth levels of Russian.

CLS offers a unique opportunity to either start Russian or greatly expand one’s fluency, while working with top faculty.

Complete up to two semesters of college language coursework in just seven weeks—from anywhere you choose! Whether you prefer learning from the comfort of your home or while exploring new places, our flexible online summer language program fits your lifestyle.

For more details visit our website:

https://www.beloit.edu/offices/global-experience/center-for-language-studies/summer-language-program/

Final Call - Russian Language Summer School 2026, Yerevan (ASPIRANTUM)

ASPIRANTUM’s 2026 Russian Language Summer School in Yerevan

The program offers 6–10 weeks (120–200 hours) of intensive Russian. Instruction is available at upper elementary and intermediate levels, focusing strongly on all core language skills in small groups.

We already have 20 confirmed participants across our Armenian, Russian, and Persian summer schools, and places are now limited. You can see the profiles of participating students here: https://www.instagram.com/aspirantumcom/

This final call is to remind prospective applicants of this opportunity.

The program also includes cultural excursions and activities across Armenia.

Full details and application:
https://aspirantum.com/courses/russian-language-summer-school

Application deadline: May 1, 2026

Visiting Assistant Professor Position at Miami University

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore) at all levels. Renewable for a second year based on need, successful performance, and continued funding. Position starts in August 2026. 

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment Instructor.

Consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence; native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English, areas of specialization open; teaching experience at the college level in the U.S.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Aurora Barker at BarkerA@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

See the full description here.

Russian and Ukrainian Summer Online Courses at Stony Brook

We are offering summer online synchronous courses at Stony Brook (all courses are 6 weeks May 26 - July 3):

Intensive Elementary Russian (RUS 101) - covers 2 semesters of Beginner Russian

Intensive Elementary Ukrainian (UKR 101) - covers 2 semesters of Beginner Ukrainian, can accommodate heritage speakers. MoTuWeTh 10:30AM - 12:45PM

Russian for Heritage Speakers (RUS 213) TuTh 1:30-3:30

Russian and Post-Soviet Cinema (HUR 241) - hybrid asynchronous course Tu 5:30-7:30

Information can be found at stonybrook.edu/summer

Additionally, all our Russian courses during the academic year are also online synchronous, including all 4 years of Russian plus a heritage speaker course.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Position at Carnegie Mellon University Inbox

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Russian Studies, beginning in August 1, 2026. This is a two-year position and may be renewable for a third year pending performance review. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Russian and English. PhD in Russian Literary and Cultural studies is required, ABD considered. 

Of particular interest are candidates whose research focuses on literary fiction; film and media studies; translation studies; and/or popular culture. Demonstrated experience or interest in developing digital humanities research and teaching is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be able to teach Russian language at all levels, as well as 19th and 20th/21st century Russian literature and potentially interdisciplinary courses in English. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of experience in second language instruction in Russian will not be considered. 

Teaching load is 3+3, complemented by an expectation to engage in student outreach and activities to help develop Russian Studies at CMU, as the department seeks to expand its Russian Studies program.

The successful hire will benefit from a strong and growing support of interdisciplinary humanities research and teaching at Carnegie Mellon, including such initiatives as the Center for the Arts in Society and the Humanities Center. The Department also boasts cutting-edge research and pedagogy spaces in the LCAL Studio and the Kenner Room for immersive cultural research and teaching. 

 

Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about life in Pittsburgh and becoming part of a welcoming institution that inspires innovations.

Qualifications

PhD in Russian Literary and Cultural Studies. ABD considered.

 

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 24, 2026. Applicants should submit 1) a current CV, 2) a cover letter addressing experience in research, teaching, and service, and 3) the names and contact information for three professional references. https://apply.interfolio.com/184330

 

 

Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Anne Lambright alambrig@andrew.cmu.edu  

Summer Job for Russian-Speaking Guitar Player - and more!

Lesnoe Ozero, Concordia Language Villages’ summer Russian immersion program for kids ages 7-18 in northern Minnesota, is currently hiring for ONE counselor position, ideally for someone at the advanced high-native speaker range. This person MUST be able to play guitar well enough to accompany a song leader (or be a song leader) for large-group song time. Repertoire of Russian-language songs is preferable but not necessary for a candidate who can learn new songs quickly - camp songbook will be provided upon hire. We are able to sponsor J1 camp counselor visas as well as provide OPT experiences for students on F1 student visas in relevant areas. Counselors teach Russian language and/or culture in an informal program with extensive mentoring and support; lead "camp"-type activities (canoeing, art, etc.); supervise cabins; and help with activities of daily life, such as site setup, cleaning shared spaces, and a daily shift helping in the kitchen. These positions do not require teaching experience, as we expect to provide these staff with intensive training, a very thorough curriculum, and in-service support. These positions are appropriate for those with abundant energy, love of living in nature, and a dedication to and background in work with children and teens. The dates for this position are July 13-August 16.  Candidates should apply for the position of “counselor” and indicate guitar under “skills/licensure.” Please feel free to forward this email, and if there are any questions, please pass along my email: ravitch@cord.edu 

In addition to this position, we may have some spots available for Culinary Arts Staff, which are open to any level of language proficiency. The dates for these positions are also July 13-August 16. Staff will receive a week of training in food preparation specific to the cuisines of the Russian-speaking world and then be responsible for preparing the food under the supervision of the Village Chef. The language of the kitchen is English, but Culinary Arts staff are welcome to participate in the language immersion community when they are not cooking, which, given that it is a residential program, can easily be 4-5 hours/day. Those who need work for the whole summer can indicate availability for one of the languages that runs in June, as well as the Russian village, for a full summer of employment. Interested candidates can access complete hiring information for the language villages on our website. 

We also welcome Volunteer Interns, July 13 - August 2, August 9, or August 16 - all levels of proficiency. Volunteers will receive a week of orientation, including training in language teaching, camp counseling, and language training specific to their area of volunteer responsibility (e.g. leading gardening activities, working in our camp cafe, etc.) They will then spend part of the day leading activities in their area of volunteer responsibility and the rest of the day assisting regular staff in language classes, and being immersed in Russian language. Volunteers should be at least 18yo and have completed a year of college or the equivalent. Interested applicants should email me directly at ravitch@cord.edu

For those of you who are familiar with my typical announcements, we anticipate that we will fill all of our High School Credit Teacher position with returning staff, although we are accepting new applications, as things may change based on enrollment.

For all positions, room, board, and transportation from the Minneapolis airport to the program in Bemidji, MN are included, but staff/volunteers are responsible for their own travel to the Minneapolis airport. 

Middlebury Program for Heritage speakers

The Middlebury College Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian accepts applications for the 2026 summer program for Heritage speakers.  Please, share this information with your students, friends, and colleagues.

УНИКАЛЬНАЯ ПРОГРАММА ОБУЧЕНИЯ ДЛЯ БИЛИНГВОВ, КОТОРЫЕ ХОТЕЛИ БЫ УЛУЧШИТЬ СВОЙ РУССКИЙ!

Где? Русская школа, Миддлбери колледж (Вермонт)

Когда? 16 июля – 14 августа 2026 (+ 10 дней онлайн заданий до начала очной программы)

6 академических кредитов

Финансовая помощь: 25% скидка всем поступившим 

Эта программа для тех, кто вырос в русскоязычной семье, разговаривая по-русски, и хотел бы улучшить владение языком, расширить словарный запас, научиться грамотно писать и бегло читать.

Занятия проводятся в интенсивном формате с погружением в языковую среду 24/7; студенты дают клятву говорить только по-русски и участвуют в богатой культурной программе Русской школы, включая театр, клубы, спорт и хор. 

Программа рассчитана на студентов вузов, но заявления от старшеклассников 16+ будут также рассматриваться на индивидуальной основе.

schoolofrussian@middlebury.edu

www.middlebury.edu/language-schools/languages/russian/heritage 

OXFORD TRANSLATES - Lit. Trans. summer school

Translation Summer School!

This year the Russian workshop will be led by Anna Gunin. The deadline for the early-bird discount is 31 March, but it will still be possible to apply after that date.

See more details at the link here: https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtranslates/programme

Call for papers

C A L L for P A P E R S

The international, peer-reviewed and open access journal «AvtobiografiЯ. Journal on Life Writing and the

Representation of the Self in Russian Culture» is now accepting submissions for its fifteenth issue.

«AvtobiografiЯ» is a journal devoted to the representation of the self in Russian culture. Its Advisory and

Editorial Board are comprised of internationally renowned scholars in the field of Russian and Slavonic

Studies. The journal welcomes contributions on any topic related to Life Writing and Auto-Biography and

related genres in Russian literature, history, art and culture. The editors are particularly keen to theoretical

and interdisciplinary articles, and welcome contributions about Russophone literature and other Slavonic

cultures.

Proposals must be sent to the address: info@avtobiografija.com. The deadline for submissions is the 30th

June 2026. All necessary information, including style notes and submission guidelines, are on the journal’s

website: http://www.avtobiografija.com/

AvtobiografiЯ has been recognized as "Classe A" journal in the assessment carried out by ANVUR, the

agency designated by Italy’ s Ministry of Education and Research for evaluating research institutions and

scientific output.

Princeton University - Tallinn Russian summer language study abroad - space for additional participant(s)

Princeton University partners with Tallinn University for a summer Russian language study-abroad program. We’ve had a cancellation in the Intermediate Russian course and can accommodate one or two additional participants in this group.

 

The program will run from June 8 to July 31, 2026.

 

The program fee is approximately $5,000, and it covers tuition, a home stay with half-board (lunch and supper), or hostel. Students are expected to cover meals (lunches), personal expenses, and airfare (approx. $1,500). Estimated personal expenses will depend on where participants will stay.

 

Students from other universities must apply for support with their home institutions.

If you know of a student who might be interested in joining the Princeton group and is at an appropriate level, we would be very happy to welcome them.

About the program:

https://slavic.princeton.edu/undergraduate-program/study-abroad

 

Fees, description, past participants' reviews: 

https://slavic.princeton.edu/russian-summer-program-tallinn-university

 

With any questions, please ask Prof. Yuri Leving: <yleving@princeton.edu> and Prof. Ksana Blank: <kblank@princeton.edu>

Russian at Columbia this summer

The Russian Program at Columbia University is still accepting applications for the Russian Practicum in Summer 2026. Please share the information with your students who might be interested:

Learn Russian This Summer | Intensive Language Program at Columbia University

 

Dear Students,

If you’re still exploring ideas for the summer, we wanted to highlight a great option you might be interested in:

 

Intensive Language Program at Columbia University

 

 

 

Learn Russian this summer at Columbia University through our intensive summer Russian language program. Designed for learners at all levels, this program offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced Russian courses.

 

The program is open to high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, visiting students, and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds.

 

Whether you are starting Russian for the first time or advancing your proficiency, Columbia’s summer intensive program provides a rigorous and supportive learning experience at a world-class university.

 

 

Program Highlights:

·  Summer in New York

·  Intensive language instruction

·  June and July sessions

·  Flat course rate per session

·  Earn up to 8 semester credit hours

 

Registration is opens now.

 

For more information, contact the Director of the Russian Summer Practicum, Dr. Marina Tsylina, at mt3750@Columbia.edu

Teaching Russian and Ukrainian History in the Shadow of War

Call for Submissions: Teaching Russian and Ukrainian History in the Shadow of War

The impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on the Slavic and East European Studies subject area has received much attention over the past four years. Most such discussions, however, have focused on the changing research environment, from declining archival access to debates over 'decolonization'. By contrast, the war's impact on teaching practice has received comparatively little attention. This lack of attention is problematic, since what students are taught about Russian and Ukrainian history has a major influence on how the war is understood and contextualized in wider society. 

To redress this balance, Revolutionary Russia intends to publish a symposium directly addressing the pedagogical problems posed by war for those who teach Russian, Soviet and Ukrainian history (especially that of the revolutionary period) in schools, colleges and universities. In particular, we are interested in exploring how these pedagogical challenges intersect with wider structural and systemic problems in the education sector (currently acutely felt within, but certainly not limited to, universities). Contributions should be short, in the region of 3-4,000 words, and would be especially welcome from those who teach in secondary and further education as well as in universities. 

A non-exhaustive list of possible topics might include:

• 'Decolonizing Russian studies' in the history classroom
• Russia, Ukraine, and the history textbook market
• Declining archival access and the research-to-teaching pipeline
• The impact of academic precarity on teaching practice in universities

For more information, or to propose a submission, please contact Ben Phillips (b.g.phillips@exeter.ac.uk) and Rob Dale (robert.dale@newcastle.ac.uk). Proposals for submissions should be received by 27 April 2026. 

Deadline April 1: Russian in Central Asia Summer Program & Fall 2026 Semester in Bishkek

If you have not yet finalized your summer plans, you may wish to consider applying to the Russian in Central Asia Summer Program. As in previous years, we are extending the application deadline to April 1 to allow additional time for students to complete their applications.

The program is hosted by Bard’s partner institution, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and offers an excellent opportunity for students to study Russian while engaging with the diverse cultural and linguistic environment of Central Asia.

We are also continuing to accept applications for the Fall 2026 Study Abroad semester program in Bishkek, with the same April 1 deadline.

Program descriptions are included below. I would be very grateful if you could share this information with interested students.

Call for submissions: Teaching Russian and Ukrainian History in the Shadow of War

The impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine on the Slavic and East European Studies subject area has received much attention over the past four years. Most such discussions, however, have focused on the changing research environment, from declining archival access to debates over ‘decolonisation’. By contrast, the war’s impact on our teaching practice has received comparatively little attention. This lack of attention is problematic, since what students are taught about Russian and Ukrainian history has a major influence on how the war is understood and contextualised in wider society. 

To redress this balance, Revolutionary Russia intends to publish a symposium directly addressing the pedagogical problems posed by the war for those who teach Russian, Soviet and Ukrainian history (especially that of the revolutionary period) in schools, colleges and universities. In particular, we are interested in exploring how these pedagogical challenges intersect with wider structural and systemic problems in the education sector (currently acutely felt within, but certainly not limited to, universities). Contributions should be short, in the region of 3-4,000 words, and would be especially welcome from those who teach in secondary and further education as well as in universities. 

A non-exhaustive list of possible topics might include: 

• ‘Decolonising Russian studies’ in the history classroom
• Russia, Ukraine and the history textbook market
• Declining archival access and the research-to-teaching pipeline
• The impact of academic precarity on teaching practice in universities

For more information, or to propose a submission, please contact Ben Phillips (b.g.phillips@exeter.ac.uk) and Rob Dale (robert.dale@newcastle.ac.uk). Proposals for submissions should be received by 27 April 2026. 

Workshop in London on Russian Philosophy

Cosmos and Soul: Intersections between German Idealism and Russian Philosophy 

A reading workshop at Royal Holloway central London campus (Bedford Square)

14^th/15^th April 2026 

Organised by Isabel Jacobs (Czech Academy of Sciences), Anna Vinkelman (Radboud University, Nijmegen) and Daniel Whistler (Royal Holloway, University of London) 

Call for Participation

This workshop is devoted to reading together and discussing extracts from texts at the intersection between German Idealism and Russian philosophies from the nineteenth century to the present, including Soviet and post-Soviet thinkers. In particular, we will be focusing on themes of community, cosmos, evil, love, naming, resurrection, soul and utopia as they cross Germano-Russian intellectual borders. Alongside German philosophers like Kant, Schelling and Hegel, we will read and discuss Russian philosophers such as:

• Alexander Bogdanov
• Sergei Bulgakov
• Alexander Chizhevsky
• Iakov Druskin
• Nikolai Fedorov
• Pavel Florensky
• Tatiana Goricheva
• Evald Ilyenkov
• Aleksei Losev
• Nikolai Lossky
• Vladimir Solov’ev,
• Oxana Timofeeva

There will be six thematic discussion sessions of 1h45 spread over the two days, each with an assigned introducer and a pack of short extracts from Russian and German philosophers to discuss (distributed in advance).

The workshop is free and open to all to participate. It will be taking place in-person only, with coffee refreshments provided. Registration is necessary, since space is limited. Please register by emailing daniel.whistler@rhul.ac.uk.

 

Reminder - Enrollment for Visiting Students Now Open! Summer at UCLA: Russian 10 and 20

The UCLA Department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures welcomes students for both Intensive First Year Russian (Russian 10) and Intensive Second Year Russian (Russian 20) in Summer 2026.  Enroll by April 30^th to secure a seat!

 

*All sections are taught online. Enrollment now open!

 

Dates: June 22 – August 14, 2026 (8 weeks)

 

Russian 10 (Intensive Elementary): Mon-Fri 10am-1:50pm PST

                                                             

Russian 20 (Intensive Intermediate): Mon-Fri 10am-1:50pm PST

                                                            

For information on how to enroll, please see: https://www.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/uclastudent/registrationandenrollment

 

Students with prior experience in Russian should contact Professor Anna Kudyma, UCLA Russian Language Coordinator, in advance at akudyma@ucla.edu for questions regarding placement.

Summer intensive Beginning Russian online through Harvard University

Take beginning Russian online this summer through Harvard University. They are currently accepting students and registration is open (now through June 15, 2026, but it is recommended to register immediately in order to secure a spot in the course):

https://courses.dce.harvard.edu/?details&srcdb=202603&crn=36130

Taught by Harvard Slavic faculty (Dr. Steven Clancy), this Zoom-based course is open to students from all over the world and does not require the additional expenses of relocation or room and board for the duration of the seven-week program.

Classes begin Monday, June 22 and run through Friday, August 7, 2026 (7-weeks).

The main course meets daily, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm eastern daylight time. The conversation and practice section meets Monday-Thursday (Fridays off) 1:00-2:45pm eastern daylight time.

The course regularly draws students from a wide variety of backgrounds (high school, undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and retirees). Students have joined us from the US, Europe, and Asia and take the course to satisfy academic, personal, and professional goals.

We’ve heard recently from several participants in this program in the past few years. This summer course enabled several of them to pursue graduate studies in Russian-related fields. High school students have gotten a start in Russian before continuing in university programs. Adults have been able to pursue lifelong goals of Russian language studies that have enriched their personal lives, work experience, and retirement.

Potential students can send questions to Dr. Steven Clancy <sclancy@fas.harvard.edu>.

RUSS S-Aab Intensive Elementary Russian
This intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern Russian
language and culture for those who would like to speak Russian or use the
language for reading and research. Designed for students without any previous
knowledge of Russian, the course stresses all four major communicative skills
(speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing). Students are
introduced to Russian culture through readings, screenings, and class
discussions. This course prepares students to continue in Russian at the
intermediate level or for study or travel abroad in Russian-speaking
countries. Course covers both volumes of Live from Russia. Taught by Dr.
Steven Clancy.

$7960 tuition for 8 credits (a full academic year of Russian equivalent to two
semesters of study, over 150 contact hours).

Wanted: free-lance language testers

The National Center for Language Assessment is seeking native speakers of many of the languages of the region we study and teach to train to be free-lance language testers.

The languages of interest include:

Armenian, Azerbaijani/Azeri, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chechen, Czech, Estonian, Georgian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Kurdish Kurmanji, Kurdish Sorani, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian Croatian, Slovak, Slovenia, Tajik, Turkish, Turkmen, Uighur, Ukrainian, and Uzbek.

Please see the announcement below, share it with any folks in your networks who might be a fit for this work!

If you or your friends/colleagues have any questions, please connect with the NCLA (by email at ilrtestertraining@actfl.org) as per the instructions in the announcement itself (below).