*Job Title: *Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor

*Department: *German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Department JM

*Worker Type: *Temporary (Fixed Term)

*Pay Type: *Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

*Benefit Eligible: *Yes

*Screening Date: *2025-04-07

Job Description Summary

The Department of German, Russian, Asian, Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore) at all levels as well as advise students. Renewable for second year based on need, successful performance, and continued funding.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Slavic languages and literatures or a closely related field by appointment date for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Masters degree in Slavic languages and literatures or a closely related field by appointment date for appointment as Instructor; demonstrated teaching excellence; native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English; areas of specialization open. 

Consideration will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the college level in the U.S.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

*Required Application Documents: *CV, cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Charlie Farmer at farmerk7@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

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