Deadline: January 15, 2025
Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
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
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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.
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