Updated position announcement and extended deadline

Lecturer/Instructor in Polish Language and Culture

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer position with a target start date of August 16, 2026. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track position, with an initial one-year appointment. Renewal may be possible based on continued funding, enrollments, and strong performance reviews. The budgeted salary for this position is $60,000, commensurate with similar positions at Illinois. The successful applicant will teach introductory and intermediate Polish language courses and an introductory culture course in Polish or other Slavic culture, according to departmental needs. Teaching assignment: 3/3 course load.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates with a PhD in hand in Slavic, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field will be considered as a Lecturer. Candidates who are ABD or hold a Master’s degree in Slavic, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field will be considered as an Instructor.
• Superior proficiency in Polish with at least advanced proficiency in the another Slavic language, preferably Ukrainian
• Experience with instructional technology in language teaching
• Evidence of language teaching effectiveness
• Training in language pedagogy and familiarity with proficiency standards and testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to a proficiency-based communicative curriculum
• Experience teaching in North American higher education
• Preference will be given to candidates with PhD or who are ABD

Application Procedures & Deadline Information 

Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on April 15, 2026 (extended deadline). 

 

To view the full position announcement and application details, please visit: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16426?c=illinois&referralToken=IPlusVSVRk63XOf2iR5Wmw

 

 

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. 

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. 

AC Study & Research Abroad Application Deadlines

This is a kind reminder that the following deadlines for American Councils overseas programming are soon approaching:

• Summer Professional Development and Fellowship Opportunity for US Teachers of Russian at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan: March 9, 2026

• Fall 2026 and Academic Year 2026-2027 American Councils Study Abroad programming (language intensives, area studies programs, social entrepreneurship): March 15, 2026

Financial aid is available from U.S. government funding in addition to American Councils' own scholarships, which can help cover significant portions of program cost. For more information on American Councils' generous funding, please visit https://www.studyabroad.americancouncils.org/financial-aid. American Councils is committed to working with all applicants who demonstrate financial need to make sure they have the opportunity to study abroad. 

ACTR Professional Development Grant - applications due April 10

The ACTR Professional Development Grant in Honor of Olga E. Kagan offers support for Russian language instructors at all levels (pre-college, community schools, college, graduate student TAs). Two grants of up to ($300) each are awarded  annually to help offset the cost of travel to conferences and conference registration fees, pedagogical workshops, and other professional development that focuses on language pedagogy. Some suggestions are available here. Professional development must be completed and receipts submitted by April 10, 2027. 

 

The priority group for the 2025-2026 cycle is graduate students, although we encourage any non-tenured instructor of Russian to apply. 

Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026. Decisions will be announced by May 1, 2026.

Questions? Please contact Susan Kresin, kresin@ucla.edu

Summer teaching positions in BCMS, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Turkish

The Summer Language Institute at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt's SLI)  is accepting applications for summer teaching positions in Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian, Polish, and Russian* as well as in Arabic and Turkish. All classes begin on June 1, 2026 and last for 6-10 weeks. 

*Please note that the opening in Russian involves teaching in the domestic institute in Pittsburgh followed by coordination duties on site in Riga therefore we can only consider candidates whose passport/citizenship allow visa-free entry to Latvia. We are not currently accepting applications for teaching Russian in Pittsburgh without the duties in Riga. If a Pittsburgh-only vacancy arises for Russian, we will post a separate announcement.

Please find the job descriptions and links to apply below and get in touch with us at sliadmin@pitt.edu with any questions. You may learn more about Pitt's SLI at our website www.sli.pitt.edu. Thank you!

SLI Instructor of Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian:

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26000365&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

SLI Instructor of Polish:

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26000505&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

SLI Instructor of Russian and Riga Program Coordinator:

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26000228&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

SLI Instructor of Arabic:

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26000366&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

SLI Instructor of Turkish:

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26000287&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Deadline Reminder: Summer Professional Development and Fellowship Opportunity for US Teachers of Russian

This is a friendly reminder of our March 9, 2026 deadline for the  2026 Summer Professional Development and Fellowship Opportunity for US Teachers of Russian at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Once again, I would kindly ask your assistance in drawing this opportunity to the attention of potentially interested colleagues.

Summer Fellowships Awards provide round-trip international and domestic air transportation from the participant’s home to Almaty, tuition, housing and 2 meals per day, pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC, cultural program, insurance and an allowance for the acquisition of teaching materials. 

Fifteen (15) U. S. teachers will be accepted and funded for participation in the four-week 2026 program, which will consist of small group work, individual tutorials, and seminars based on a curriculum which emphasizes four-skill communication in contemporary Russian, clarity and confidence of teacher self-expression, advanced grammar in context, and an expanded understanding of the diverse peoples and cultures that make up the Russian-speaking world today.  

The ACTR Board has recommended that K-12 teachers, university teaching assistants and college-level instructors be given a priority for acceptance into the Almaty summer program. 

Participants will reside with local, Russian-speaking professional families and participate in cultural activities and excursions. American Councils shares academic leadership of the program with KazNU; on-site organizational and emergency support includes a full-time US resident director and dedicated local staff for the duration of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible to receive graduate-level academic credit from Bryn Mawr College. More detailed information about the program can be found at: https://www.studyabroad.americancouncils.org/srlt

Program Dates:  June 25 – July 26, 2026

Deadline: Applications are available here and must be received by March 9, 2026.

Do not hesitate to contact us by email at outbound@americancouncils.org with any questions.   

CARTA-2026 conference

CARTA (The Central Association of Russian Teachers of America) is pleased to invite you to its 28th Annual Conference that will take place on March 27-29, 2026 at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Austin, TX.                

Join your colleagues for sessions, panels, exhibits, award presentations, and cultural activities. Send proposals for individual papers, complete panels, and round tables on Russian language, literature, history, culture, language pedagogy, and related topics no later than January 20, 2026.

For more information about the conference please contact Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya: msukholu@ecok.edu

The conference registration and membership forms can be found at https://cartaws.wixsite.com/online

Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian and Central European Studies, The Ohio State University Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

Position Overview 

The Ohio State University Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures seeks a versatile teacher and scholar for a visiting assistant professorship in the 2026-2027 academic year. The salary is $55,000 plus benefits and the load is 3 courses per semester, with a one course release for service (i.e. effectively 3-2). Our expectation is that the colleague will serve as a member of the undergraduate committee and advisor of 1-2 language or other club(s) and will design and offer 1 undergraduate career readiness workshop each semester.  The university will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Performance Objectives 

We are seeking to hire a colleague with:

·      The ability to teach a broad range of courses including culture, film, and literature classes and potentially language, in person and possibly in an asynchronous online format. 

·      Candidates must have a PhD [in hand by August 2026]; evidence of successful teaching at a U.S.-based institution

·      Proficiency in two languages and cultures (including Russian [required] and either Czech or Ukrainian). 

·      Expertise in Digital Humanities desired. Research-active scholars are encouraged to apply. 

·      Serve as a member of the undergraduate committee and advisor of 1-2 language or other club(s)

·      Design and offer 1 undergraduate career readiness workshop each semester

 

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: PhD [in hand by August 2026]; evidence of successful teaching at a U.S.-based institution; and proficiency in two languages and cultures (including Russian [required])

Desired: Second language can be Czech or Ukrainian; others considered; expertise in Digital Humanities desired; research-active scholars are encouraged to apply.

 

Additional Information

The salary is $55,000 plus benefits. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications. Position is potentially renewable for 1-2 years depending on performance and department needs.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

 

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday: External OSU Careers: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-Russian-and-Central-European-Studies_R140532-2; Internal Employee Career Site: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$335773.htmld

Application materials must include: 

 

Application closes 01/15/2026

 

Required:

q Cover letter

q Curriculum Vitae (CV)

q Statement of Research

q Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

 

 

The College 

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the Ohio State University. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success. 

 

Department Information 

In the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at the Ohio State University, students explore languages, literatures, films, linguistics, and cultures. Our world-class faculty and highly trained instructors prepare students for opportunities to study abroad across Eastern Europe and Eurasia, to interact with émigré populations anywhere in the world, to pursue work in the field of their choice with confidence.

 

The University 

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

 

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

 

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

 

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.  While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available.  More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here. 

 

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC. 

 

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

 

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.  

 

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Russian language instructor need for Spring 2026

We're looking to hire an instructor to teach a Beginning Russian II section this upcoming Spring semester at Montclair State University. The section is in person. Montclair is located in North New Jersey about a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan. Please email me off-list if you’re interested in learning more (gatrallj@montclair.edu ).

Assistant Professor of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College’s Department of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian languages, literature and culture at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2026. The position subfield is open. The teaching load is two courses per semester.  A PhD is expected by the date of the appointment. 

 

We encourage applicants who exhibit a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at all levels of Russian language and the cultures of the broader region, as well as a promise of long-term successful research. Native or Near-native fluency in Russian is required, in addition to an excellent command of English for courses taught as part of the broader curriculum. While the research subfield and regional specialization are open, we value interdisciplinarity and especially welcome applications from candidates whose teaching and research foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the region’s diverse societies and cultures.

 

Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development, a fully funded, year-long pre-tenure sabbatical leave (after three years of teaching and successful reappointment), and regular, generously funded, post-tenure sabbaticals. Support for teaching, grant-writing, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing software, and community partnerships in courses is available. The College also offers robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. 

 

At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. 

 

Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html. In addition, visa sponsorships for faculty hires are available.  

 

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Additional materials on teaching and research will be solicited for those invited to interview.

 

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

 

For further information about the College and our department, please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.

Assistant Prof. of Russian position, Dickinson College

Assistant Professor of Russian

Russian Department, Dickinson College

 

Dickinson College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Russian at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. Specialization is open to any area of Russian or Russophone literature, film and media, and culture broadly construed; candidates with additional areas of expertise, including regional and disciplinary, will be especially attractive. The teaching load is five undergraduate courses over two semesters, which includes a mix of content courses in English and language teaching in Russian at all levels. Alongside contributing to the college’s liberal arts curriculum, all Dickinson faculty contribute to the interdisciplinary first-year seminar program once per sabbatical cycle.

We seek an active and innovative scholar with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching in both English and Russian at the undergraduate level, and will be eager to develop and teach a small rotation of content courses in English (for both our program and the broader student body) and in Russian (for our departmental senior seminars). Our new colleague will also be eager to contribute actively to the life of a vibrant, student-centered, and collegial Russian Studies program. A PhD is expected by the date of the appointment. Candidates should have demonstrated ACTFL Superior-level proficiency in Russian.

 

Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college of about 2,300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is within driving/train distance (approximately 1.5–3 hours) of Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The College is known and respected for its international, interdisciplinary, and sustainability programs. Salary and benefits are competitive, and include a generous sabbatical policy. All Dickinson faculty are eligible for funds for conference travel, professional development, and scholarly and pedagogical projects (including research travel, publication costs, and student research assistants). The College also offers a new faculty mentorship program and a range of robust professional development opportunities aimed at supporting faculty at all stages of their career.

 

Application Instructions:

We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with the department and College as a whole. Interested candidates should apply by October 15, 2025 via QUEST (online application system) at https://jobs.dickinson.edu, and should submit the following: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a writing sample (not to exceed 25 pages); and (4) the names and contact information of three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation, at least one of which speaks directly to the candidate’s teaching. Letters of recommendation will not be requested until after the review of application begins. The official job posting can be found here: https://jobs.dickinson.edu/postings/8301

  

Dickinson College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Visa sponsorships for faculty hires are available. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.  

 

Questions about the position may be directed to Shana Kitner, Academic Department Coordinator for Russian, kitners@dickinson.edu

Seeking: Russian Immersion Teacher - Lane Middle School

Lane Middle School in Portland is searching for a Russian Immersion, Language Arts and Social Studies teacher for the upcoming school year.

Click the link here to view this job posting!

Link to the Lane Middle School website: https://www.pps.net/domain/1691

Russian teaching positions at DLIFLC

The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State University (SDSU) is currently seeking two experienced Russian instructors to fill 6-month contractual teaching positions in Monterey, California at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). Please review the position and application details below.

General Details

Two positions available:

Expected work dates: January 6th or 13th, 2025 until July 2nd or 3rd, 2025.

Gross (pre-tax) monthly pay is ~$7,083.

Funds are also available for round-trip travel to and from Monterey, CA for the start and end of the appointment

Each successful candidate will also receive a taxable living stipend of $23,500 for the 6 months period, to support/defray living costs

The job is full time (40 hours per week), M-F, and comes with training and orientation provided by DLIFLC, as well as ongoing support from SDSU-LARC staff.

How to Apply: Interested parties should email their CV/resume to galsaadi@sdsu.edu to apply, preferably before October 1, though applications are welcome after this date, until both positions are filled.

Additional Questions? If you have additional questions prior to applying please email Chris Brown, chris.brown@sdsu.edu

The full job description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ii_1UgGpQzmHZXk8s4VoRVmW9ve3NHnC/view

JOB: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Slavic Department) - University of Pittsburgh

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Slavic Department)

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2025, pending budgetary approval. The area of specialization is fully open and all primary fields of specialization within Slavic, Eastern European, and Eurasian languages, literatures, and cultures will be considered. We are especially keen to receive applications from candidates whose research traverses our region of study, foregrounding one or more cultural and linguistic communities from the following aggregate groupings: Eastern European; East Central European; South Slavic; Central Asian; Russian and Russophone (including diasporic Russophone); and indigenous Eurasian (including within the Russian Federation). Candidates with additional fields of specialization in such areas as art history; digital humanities; disability studies; film and media studies; music; performance studies; race, ethnicity, and migration studies; women’s, gender, and sexuality studies are particularly welcome.

A Ph.D. in Slavic or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Native or near-native (or ACTFL Superior-level) proficiency in English is required; ACTFL Advanced High proficiency in one or more Slavic, East European, and/or Eurasian language(s) is required, with ACTFL Superior-level proficiency desirable. The position entails teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level, where undergraduate courses may involve some combination of language and general-education literature, culture, and/or cinema courses in English.

Candidates should submit a letter of application; CV; representative student teaching evaluations; representative syllabi; samples of scholarly writing (the length of one or two journal articles); a teaching statement; a research statement; a brief description of how their research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion; as well as the names and contact information for three persons able to provide confidential professional letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to Kelly Britcher, Faculty Actions and Recruitment Coordinator (ksb85@pitt.edu).

Application Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24007148&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

JOB: open rank tenure line position in Russian

Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/Professor of Russian in World Languages and Cultures

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Russian literature and culture at any rank to begin in Fall 2025 (contract begins July 1).

We seek a dynamic scholar with an active research agenda and a high level of academic engagement in the field. The period and area of specialization are open. Candidates who could complement department strengths in memory studies, race and postcolonial studies, religious studies, and performance studies are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise would allow them to build connections between the Department and interdisciplinary programs across campus, for example: Diplomacy, Medical Humanities, Environmental Humanities, and Asian Studies.

Teaching excellence and native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English are required. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2-2). The successful candidate will be able to teach survey courses in English covering Russian literatures and cultures, courses in the area of specialization, and Russian language courses depending on the needs of the program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Russian literature, culture, media studies, or a related field in hand by time of appointment. Experience teaching at the college/university level in North America is preferred.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, CV, writing sample in English, one-page teaching statement, and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from the three references listed on the application for candidates who advance to the interview stage. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2024. Applications can be submitted via https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/170598. Questions may be addressed to Prof. Cindi Textor, chair of the search committee (cindi.textor@utah.edu).

As scholarly communities that stimulate innovation and educational excellence, the College of Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to create community and belonging for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 35,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, such as law and medicine.

Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

How to Apply / Contact: Applications can be submitted via https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/170598

Job posting - Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Studies at Bucknell University

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at Bucknell University invites applications for a one-semester Visiting Assistant Professor position in Russian Studies for the Fall 2024 semester. The appointment begins August 1, 2024. The teaching load is 3 courses, which includes Russian language at all levels. We especially encourage applications from candidates interested in historically under-represented Slavic, East European, and Eurasian cultures. The successful candidate should possess native or near-native fluency in Russian and exhibit a demonstrated interest in inclusive pedagogies. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or be ABD in the area of Russian language and culture.

The search committee will begin to screen applications on April 22, 2024, and will continue to do so until the position is filled.

The application requires:

- a curriculum vitae

- a cover letter that addresses the candidate's experience and potential as a teacher

Three confidential letters of recommendation may be required at a later date. Applications will only be accepted online through Bucknell's career site (bucknell.edu/careers-bucknell). The link to the official posting can be found here.

Contact Jim Lavine (jlavine@bucknell.edu), Director of Russian Studies, for questions about the position.

JOB: ESL Teachers (Vladimir, Russia)

The American Home in Vladimir, Russia – which is celebrating its 32ndanniversary this year – welcomes applications for part-time and full-time online and in-person ESL teaching positions for the 2024-2025 academic year (August 2024 - June 2025). The Application deadline has been extended beyond March 1.

Hundreds of people – school kids, university students, working professionals, retires – continue to study English at the American Home each semester. They seek contact with the global community and see English as a necessary resource.

PROGRAM BENEFITS: monthly stipend, one-to-one Russian lessons with faculty trained to teach Russian as a foreign language, thorough teacher orientation and ongoing teaching support from 2 full-time teacher trainers, textbooks customized specifically for our program, a pleasant and well-equipped teaching environment for both onsite and remote teachers, excellent Russian staff, and much more.

Application instructions and Information about the American Home and the American English Program, including several short videos from current American teachers, are at: www.ah33.ru/teach-english/.The program's “Vkontakte” page (Russian equivalent to Face Book) has pictures and information about activities at the American Home https://vk.com/americanhome33.

For additional information, please contact Oxana Ustinova (assistant director): serendipity.american.home@gmail.com

Job: Two Assistant Professor Positions at TSI-AUCA, Bishkek

Deadline: contact listed email for more info

Technical School of Innovation (TSI) is an original 3-year educational institution combining specialized professional training with a strong liberal arts core curriculum. TSI offers the following majors: Startup Finance and High Technology; New Entrepreneurship and Human Intelligence; Design Management and Design Thinking; Software Engineering and Social Transformation; Ecology and Energy Efficiency; Design and High Technology.

Within its liberal arts core curriculum, TSI is searching for faculty members (open rank) to teach a course in Academic Reading and Writing (1 position) and General English (2nd position) to all its juniors.

Master or PhD in Humanities as well as a (near) native English speaker level are the main requirements.

These positions can suit young researchers interested in Central Asia.

For further information, feel free to email bruley_j@auca.kg.

Job: Instructor, CESSI Summer 2023

Deadline: January 9, 2023

CESSI is now accepting language instructor applications for summer 2023! The deadline to apply is January 9, 2023. The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) is an eight-week intensive language institute that offers courses in Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek languages annually from mid-June through mid-August. Courses in Azerbaijani or Kyrgyz may be added in summer 2023 if there is sufficient student interest. The 2023 CESSI program will be held from June 19 through August 11 and will be preceded by a staff orientation week from June 12 - 16. CESSI is a member of the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI). You can find the Position Vacancy Listing here. Please find the job description below.

Language instructors will be responsible for participating in the CESSI staff orientation week activities as well as instructor meetings throughout the eight-week program. Under the supervision of the WISLI director, CESSI instructors will be expected to:

1. Teach one of the following Central Eurasian languages at the elementary, intermediate, or advanced level in an eight-week intensive summer format: Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Uyghur, or Uzbek. Classes are four hours a day, five days a week.
2. Prepare syllabus, lesson plans, and teaching materials; prepare, administer, and grade classroom and homework assignments and exams; and hold office hours a minimum of 2 hours per week with availability to meet students additionally upon request.
3.  Prepare teaching materials for assigned language and course-level for future use at CESSI.
4.  Participate in weekly staff meetings and all sessions of pedagogy workshops organized by CESSI and WISLI, in addition to the assigned teaching and preparation of teaching materials.
5.  Attend CESSI lecture series and participate in cultural events.
6.  Demonstrate ability to work well and closely with other instructors and other CESSI staff.
7.  Contribute to the development of a supportive and collegial intensive environment.

More information about CESSI can be found on the CESSI website here. 

This appointment is for summer 2023 only. There is no presumption of reappointment.

If you have any questions about CESSI or this position, please feel free to email cessi@creeca.wisc.edu.