Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2025-2026

Location:
Waterville, Maine
Open Date:
Jan 31, 2025
Description:

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:
http://apply.interfolio.com/162486

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the date of appointment and have native or
near-native fluency in Russian and English.

Application Instructions:

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:

http://apply.interfolio.com/162486

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.