Russian Teacher

Overview:
The World Languages Team at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) is seeking a full-time Russian Teacher. World Languages at IMSA are taught in an immersion learning environment with a departmentally developed curriculum framework. We encourage individuals who enjoy making a difference in the lives of talented high school students to apply.

Successful candidates will have a master’s or doctorate degree in Russian, Second Language Acquisition (with an emphasis in Russian), or a related field and a record of demonstrated successful teaching. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in curriculum design and knowledge of ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Applicants must show native or near-native fluency in Russian.

This position fulfills the requirement for DFI (Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois) Fellows following completion of their academic program.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and Excellence, IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence Model is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Teaching levels 1 through 3 Russian courses

Guiding and tutoring students outside of class

Participating in the department’s curriculum and assessment development work

Close collaboration with colleagues when teaching the same course and when working on departmental priorities

Participating in all department and teacher meetings, teacher development programs, and community development days

Participating in non-teaching activities that support the department’s and Academy’s programs

Participating in external professional organizations

Support equity and excellence by ensuring the execution of culturally competent curricula, pedagogy, and interactions with our students.

Coordinate and manage an ongoing/well-established Russian student/faculty exchange experience

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
The required skills and experience for this position include:
A minimum of a Master’s degree in Russian, Second Language Acquisition (with an emphasis in Russian), or a related field

Native or near-native fluency in Russian

Effective communication with students, staff, and parents

Active participation in a collaborative team environment

Engagement in reflective professional practice

Excellent interpersonal skills for working in a team environment with the ability to function diplomatically and communicate effectively with colleagues, administrators, students, parents, and the public

An appreciation and understanding of working with diverse populations

Preferred skills include:
High school equivalent teaching experience

Experience in curriculum design

Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with training and experience expected at this level of employment. The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement benefits. The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers’ Retirement Systems of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, complete and current resume/CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information of three current professional references. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as received until the position is filled. We are seeking a diverse applicant pool.

To continue moving diversity, equity and inclusion forward, IMSA seeks to recruit, support, and retain diverse, talented individuals who are culturally competent, equity- minded, and constituent–centered. IMSA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, amnesty, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.