Acad. Job: Professorial Lecturer of Russian (American University)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2021-2022.  Rank will be dependent on education, experience, and stature in the field.  The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 30, 2021.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree.  Highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to Russian language, literature and culture will be considered.  The position will require the incumbent to teach three undergraduate courses per semester (fall and spring) in Russian language.  All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.

Salary is competitive.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.    Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/88994.  Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers.  Please contact Dr. Alina Israeli, Director of Russian Language Program, aisrael@american.edu if you have any questions.  

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

Established in 1925, the College of Arts and Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at https://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department
at https://www.american.edu/cas/wlc/

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.