Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor
About The Position
This position is for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in the German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Department. The successful candidate will teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore) at all levels. The position is renewable for a second year based on need, successful performance, and continued funding, and is scheduled to start in August 2026. Miami University is a major public university recognized for its teaching excellence. The university fosters a scholarly community that values character, intellect, dignity, and freedom of inquiry, while upholding honesty, integrity, and moral conduct. The main campus is in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor
- Master's in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment Instructor
- demonstrated teaching excellence
- native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English
- teaching experience at the college level in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore) at all levels
Benefits
- Benefit Eligible
- competitive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
