Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2025-2026 Job at Colby College, Waterville, ME

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  • Colby College
  • Waterville, ME

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Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2025-2026

The Department of German and Russian at Colby College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language, Literature and Culture for the academic year 2025-2026, to begin July 1, 2025. This is a four-course teaching position (two courses in the fall and two in the spring). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the date of appointment and have native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.

The successful candidate should have significant teaching experience across the language sequence and be prepared to contribute to the interconnected cultural programming. While the specialization is open, preference will be given to interdisciplinary scholars who express a readiness to teach a broadly appealing course on Russian civilization in English. Promise of ongoing scholarly engagement is an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in liberal arts education including evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching. For more information on the Russian Program, see the Russian Program website .

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in and qualifications for the position, including a concise teaching philosophy statement; a curriculum vitae ; documentation of teaching effectiveness such as course evaluations; three confidential letters of recommendation; two sample syllabi one for a language course and one for Russian civilization. Electronic submission of application materials through Interfolio is required:

Please address the cover letter to Alicia E. Ellis, Associate Professor of German and Department Chair. Review of materials will begin on March 1 and continue until the position is filled.

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