Full-time Instructor/Professorial Lecturer of Russian

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2021-2022. Rank will be dependent on education, experience, and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 30, 2021.

The position will require the incumbent to teach three undergraduate courses per semester (fall and spring) in Russian language. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu .

Established in 1925, the College of Arts and Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at https://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department
at https://www.american.edu/cas/wlc/ .

Salary is competitive.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to Russian language, literature and culture will be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Dr. Alina Israeli, Director of Russian Language Program, aisrael@american.edu if you have any questions.