Academic Job: Russian Instructor (U. of Utah)

Deadline for Applications: February 12, 2018

Proposed Faculty Rank Instructor/Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Russian

Department 00091 – World Languages and Cultures

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2018

Details

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time, non tenure-track (Career Line) faculty member in Russian, to begin July 1, 2018. The initial contract is one year, renewable.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant Russian section and participate fully in the academic life of the Department. This is a fully-benefitted position and Career Line faculty members are eligible for various types of professional development support.

Qualifications:

-M.A. required, Ph.D. degree preferred.
-Training in applied linguistics or foreign language pedagogy preferred.
-Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English required.
-Demonstrated excellence in Russian language teaching at all levels in a North American college setting.
-Experience with Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum initiatives highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

-Teach Russian language courses at all levels.
-Supervise instructors teaching lower division language courses.
-Participate in program discussions about curriculum and pedagogy.

Applications must be submitted online and require the following documents inPDFformat: cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a short teaching statement, and 3 letters of recommendation.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 12, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, and to apply, click here.