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

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  

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.

2026 Russian Language Summer School in Yerevan – ASPIRANTUM

ASPIRANTUM’s 2026 Russian Language Summer School in Yerevan, Armenia.

The program offers 6 to 10 weeks of intensive Russian instruction (120 to 200 contact hours), beginning on June 21, 2026. Courses are available at beginner, elementary, and intermediate levels and focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary in small groups.

In addition to classroom instruction, participants take part in organized cultural excursions, including visits to Garni and Geghard, Aragats and Amberd Fortress, Ejmiatsin, Khor Virap and Noravank, and Lake Sevan, along with selected museum visits and cultural events.

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

Early deadline for discounted participation fee: February 25, 2026
Application deadline: May 21, 2026

Curriculum information:
https://aspirantum.com/curriculum

Student testimonials:
https://aspirantum.com/testimonials

Video overview of classes and program activities:
https://www.youtube.com/@aspirantum

Program updates:
https://www.instagram.com/aspirantumcom/

Russian at Columbia this summer

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 opens March 3

 

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

Beloit College summer program (CLS)

 Beloit College summer program (CLS) is 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. 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/

CfP: an edited volume on various aspects of Russian state propaganda

Call for Proposals: an edited volume on various aspects of Russian state propaganda

Working title: Instruments and Influences of Russian Propaganda

Kirsten Rutsala, Alla Roylance, editors

Proposals due March 1, 2026.

We are currently inviting proposals for an edited volume focused on the multifaceted nature of Russian state propaganda. We are in negotiations with Bloomsbury and are currently finalizing the formal proposal for the volume.

While the volume addresses various aspects of state-driven narratives, we are specifically seeking contributions for the following three thematic sections:

• Russian Propaganda Abroad: examining the reach, methods, and impact of Russian narratives in international contexts.

• Counterpropaganda and resistance: analyzing domestic and international efforts to combat, debunk, or resist state propaganda.

• Propaganda in education: analyzing how the Russian state utilizes the classroom for the “patriotic upbringing” of its youth, from early childhood to higher ed.

Languages of Publication: English

Submission Guidelines

• Format: Preferred formats are Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF.

• Submission Email: Send proposals to both krutsala@vt.edu and ar4310@nyu.edu.

• Required Information: 

• Author name(s) and institutional affiliation(s).

• Proposed article title.

• An abstract of 250-300 words.

• A brief biography for each contributor (maximum 100 words).

• Length of the manuscript: no more than 5000 words, including footnotes and references.

Review Process: All submissions will undergo a double-blind review process. Acceptance of a proposal does not guarantee final publication in the volume.

Important dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: March 2, 2026 

• Notification of Acceptance: March 16, 2026

• Full Manuscript Deadline: July 1, 2026. 

• Anticipated Publication: Late 2026-2027.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments to Kirsten Rutsala (krutsala@vt.edu) and Alla Roylance (ar4310@nyu.edu).

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.

Call for Papers on Instructor Preparation in Russian Studies

Call for Proposals: Proposed edited volume on instructor preparation in Russian studies [Russian language and culture]. 

Working title: Russian Studies Instructor Preparation in a Changing World

Emil Asanov, Karen Evans-Romaine, and Jason Merrill, editors

Proposals due February 10, 2026

Literature on teacher education for World Languages, i.e., languages other than English, has focused on declining enrollments in teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate level (e.g., Burke & Ceo-DiFrancesco, 2021), teacher shortages (e.g., Swanson & Fischbach, 2025), and strategies to tackle these issues (e.g., Davis et al., 2022; Thompson & Morgan, 2023), all in the face of declining enrollments in language programs across the United States (Lusin et al., 2023). To address these challenges, scholars have suggested strengthening teacher preparation programs in World Languages by providing access to continuing professional development and responding to the needs of both diverse students and teachers alike (García et al., 2019). 

The field of Russian language pedagogy shares some challenges with other World Languages, while others are unique to our field: educators in Russian language and culture are reexamining what we teach by broadening and deepening our perspectives on the contexts and communities in which Russian is spoken, as well as who our students are and could be, through more inclusive materials and teaching practices (Dengub et al., eds., 2020; Evans-Romaine & Quinn, eds., 2023; Garza & Stauffer, eds., 2025). For this proposed volume, we invite teacher educators to address recent challenges by sharing their experiences and best practices in Russian language and culture instruction: for example, in teaching methods courses, teacher education curricula, and mentoring of instructors. We welcome research articles and submissions describing best practices from teacher educators throughout the world. 

Topics might include:

• Pedagogy and digital literacy in preparing new teachers
• AI in teacher training
• The place of pedagogy in graduate curricula
• Preparing teachers to work with the whole classroom, including learners of diverse backgrounds
• Preparing instructors for focusing on intercultural communicative competency
• Preparing instructors to teach literature or writing courses for general education 
• Recent theories in curriculum construction (for example, decentering Russia, translanguaging, anticolonial pedagogies) and teacher preparation
• New and innovative approaches to pedagogy and teaching Russian language and culture
• Methods courses 
• The linguistic preparation of graduate students and beginning instructors

All submissions must be no longer than 5000 words, including references and notes. 

Languages of Publication: English (with an abstract in Russian).

Submission Instructions: Those interested in contributing should submit the following to teacheredvolume@gmail.com as a single Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or .PDF file attachment by February 10, 2026:

• Author name(s) and affiliation(s);
• Proposed article title;
• 250-word overview/abstract;
• 50-word biography for each author.
  
  Please note: Abstract acceptance does not guarantee publication of the submitted manuscript. All manuscripts will be subject to a double-blind peer review process. 
  
  Timeline:
  
  February 10, 2026 - Submission deadline for 250-word abstracts and author bio/information.
  
  March 3, 2026   - Invitations to submit a full article sent.
  
  May 31, 2026 - Submission deadline for full-length manuscripts (up to 5,000 words, including References). Authors should prepare their manuscript according to the in-house style guidelines of the publisher. We are currently exploring different publishers to house this volume.
  
  Publication expected in 2027.
  
  We look forward to your submissions. Please send any questions about this project to the co-editors of the thematic issue at teacheredvolume@gmail.com.

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