Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Studies - Richmond, United States - University of Richmond

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Studies

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time, one-year visiting assistant professor position in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies (RSST), beginning in August 2024.

This is a non-tenure track appointment, annually renewable for up to three years, contingent upon performance, budget, and continued need.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education who will also enhance the scholarly and creative opportunities provided by our program.

The area of specialization is open; PhD required. The teaching load is 6 classes over two semesters.

We have a small but vibrant undergraduate RSST program, with a large cohort of enthusiastic majors and minors. We strive for engaging and inclusive pedagogy in an engaging and collaborative environment.

The successful applicant should be able to teach Russian language at all levels, including advanced and heritage speakers, with demonstrated success in communicative-based instruction.

This position also entails teaching cultural studies courses conducted in English.

We welcome candidates who have expertise in specific regions of Eastern Europe and Eurasian, and/or transdisciplinary interests in film, anthropology, environmental studies, contemporary politics, etc.

The successful candidate will also contribute actively to our extra- and co-curricular programming.