Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at Virginia Tech invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian position to begin August 10, 2022. 3/3 teaching load.
Requirements include: 1) PhD or equivalent by time of appointment in language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related field such as Russian language, literature, or culture; 2) evidence of successful teaching of Russian at a US university; 3) commitment to proficiency-based and communicative approaches to teaching language; 4) native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal background check. Occasional travel to national conferences may be required.
Preferred qualifications: experience in second language proficiency testing and assessment (such as ACTFL training/certification); ability to teach all levels of Russian language; experience in study abroad; willingness to participate in co-curricular activities. Priority will be given to applicants with Ph.D. in language pedagogy or second language acquisition.
Applications are to be submitted online and must include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references including email addresses. Finalists will be asked to have letters of recommendation submitted, and to submit student and/or peer teaching evaluations.
Applicant screening will begin on May 16, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Go to jobs.vt.edu and apply to posting #520292.
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