Category: Academic Jobs

Deadline: April 25, 2022

The Russian Department at Lawrence University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Russian Area Studies beginning fall semester 2022. Ph.D. required in Slavic Languages and Literatures with experience teaching Russian at the college level, or a Ph.D. in a related field with a certificate in Russian-language teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per term in topics such as Russian language, literature, and cultural history. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach in Lawrence’s First-Year Studies Program. Further information about the Russian Program can be found at ttps://www.lawrence.edu/academics/college/russian

Deadline: May 4, 2022

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Russian Studies (teaching and research), which is tenable from 1 September 2022.

You must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and demonstrable teaching experience in Russian studies at university level. Your research may focus on any aspect or period of Russian culture, but the position is not open to those working in the field of linguistics. Only applicants with high quality publications will be considered. You must be fluent in English and Russian. Some involvement in the language teaching activities of the department will be non-negotiable. The following would be highly desirable: record of grant capture and PhD supervision, experience of assessing translation at undergraduate level, and experience developing online teaching materials. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to empathise with students.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The European Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh has an opening for a Post-Doctoral Associate that will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Center with some associated teaching.  This is a great opportunity for someone looking to explore alternative academic careers in administration, while remaining connected to European and EU Studies. 

To learn more: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external_pd/jobdetail.ftl?job=22002592&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York. 

Feel free to reach out to with any questions: adelnore@pitt.edu

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Russian Language and Culture, beginning August 2022. While area of specialization is open, we are seeking a dynamic and talented instructor of Russian language who can contribute to department strengths in any of the following areas: film (Russian and East European), popular culture, gender, literature, migration studies, and translation. Qualified applicants must hold a PhD in Russian/Slavic languages and cultures or related discipline by the time of appointment and have teaching experience in North America. Fluency in Russian and English is required. Proficiency in another Slavic language is desired. The successful candidate will teach 22-24 credit hours per year, both in English and in Russian (lower-level language courses are 4 cr.). The final course load will depend on service assignments which may include curriculum development, undergraduate advising, student organization mentorship, among others. This is a one-year appointment with the potential for renewal.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Georgia Tech is seeking an instructor for a broadly focused, one-month (June 22-July 23) intensive language course at the fourth-year level in an on-campus summer program to be held in Atlanta, Georgia.  Competitive salary and living and travel stipend. Please send a brief letter of interest and CV at earliest convenience to Stuart Goldberg at sgoldberg@gatech.edu.