Lecturer (Russian)

Description

Title: Lecturer (Russian)

Position Number: pending

Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters, Russian Division of the Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: August 5, 2021

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Minimum $1,820 per credit hour; commensurate with experience

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:

For placement in part-time lecturer pool for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024.. Contingent on approval, position clearance, availability of funds, and sufficient enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses in Russian language, literature and culture, and courses in Russian literature, culture in English translation. 
2. Teaching load: Up to 12 credits (4 courses) per semester.

Minimum Qualifications

1. M.A. or equivalent degree in Russian or related fields;
2. High Level proficiency in Russian and English
3. Experience teaching Russian in the USA at the college/university level

Desirable Qualifications

1. Ph.D., in Russian or equivalent (ABD will be considered; must have degree in hand by 07/31/2023)
2. Evidence of student-oriented and innovative instruction.
3. Scholarly publication and participation in national professional organizations encouraged, but not required for appointment.

To Apply:

Email your application materials in a single pdf file to [email protected] with Subject Line “Russian” plus your last name: RussianLastName. Include your letter of application, curriculum vitae, complete sets of recent student evaluations, official graduate transcripts (copies acceptable at time of application, however, original transcripts upon hire) and the email and phone contact information for three references. Describe in your letter of application the courses taught previously in Russian and in English translation, as well as courses you are prepared to teach.

Inquiries:

Dr. Anastasia Kostetskaya, Russian Chair; 808-956-4181; [email protected]. 

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