Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2019
Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Studies
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at the College of William and Mary invites applications for a one semester (Fall 2019), non-tenure-track Visiting faculty position that will begin August 10, 2019. They seek an individual with expertise in Russian Cultural Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a 3 course teaching load.
Required: M.A. with A.B.D. status is required, in Russian Studies. Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English is required. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate Language, Literature and Culture teaching, including Russian language courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. The candidate must also have experience in teaching Russian literature and culture courses in English.
Preferred: Area of specialization is open; however, preferred qualification is 19th century literature.
Candidate must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu.
Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter including statement of research and teaching interests, a sample syllabus for a course the candidate has taught, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must speak directly to teaching ability. Applicants will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the department with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit all application materials by the review date, March 15th, 2019. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
The College of William and Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
Inquiries should be addressed to Rebecca Bliley at rablil@wm.edu.