Deadline: November 30, 2025
Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor, Russian Language and Culture, University of Florida
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Florida (www.languages.ufl.edu), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor in Russian Language and Culture, to begin August 15, 2026. This is a full-time, renewable, nine-month, non-tenure accruing position.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a robust program in Foreign Languages and Literatures by performing the following duties: 1) teach three (3) undergraduate language classes per semester at the beginning and intermediate levels (other language levels if necessary); 2) contribute to the development and growth of the Russian Studies program, including through study abroad, language-related extracurricular activities, and potential online course development; and 3) provide service to the Russian Studies program, the department, and the university.
Requirements: M.A. degree in Russian, Russian Language Pedagogy, Russian Linguistics, or related field. Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English with experience teaching Russian language at the college/university level.
Preferred: PhD degree in Russian language and culture or related field. US college/university-level teaching experience.
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is home to multiple language programs. It offers training in languages and cultures worldwide.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website https://languages.ufl.edu/ to learn more about the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Instructions for candidates:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at jobs.@ufl.edu, search job# 537363.
A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, (4) sample set of student teaching evaluations, (5) the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees who can comment on the quality of the applicant’s teaching. After initial review and if chosen to receive further consideration, an email will be sent to your references, asking them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2025, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Applications received after November 30, 2025, may be considered at the discretion of the committee. Questions may be directed to Dr. Ingrid Kleespies at iakl@ufl.edu.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.