Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at the George Washington University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, specializing in Russian language and language methodology, to begin in fall 2025 for a one-year appointment.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching six courses per academic year; administrative responsibility for the language program in close cooperation with the Russian Program director; and implementation of curriculum and assessment instruments.

Applicants must have an M.A. or higher degree in Russian Language Pedagogy or related fields; experience in college level teaching; and native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English.

The successful candidate will be eligible for GW's benefits programs including medical insurance.Available benefits can be reviewed https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

The complete application consists of two parts. Please upload your current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and a cover letter outlining your experience, teaching, and research. Two, please have three (3) recommenders send letters of recommendation directly to rgpeter@gwu.edu with the subject line "Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian/ YOUR NAME". Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.