Assistant Professor of Russian

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 91,462 - 103,138; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Russian beginning fall 2027. The candidate will teach Russian at all levels, and offer courses in English on Russian culture and literature, with native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.

Research specialization is open, with a strong teaching record expected at the undergraduate level. The position includes regular involvement in the First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term offerings, and

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.
• Ability to teach Russian literature and culture.
• Experience teaching undergraduate-level Russian language courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Russian at all levels and courses in English on Russian culture and literature.
• Contribute to Middlebury's First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings.
• Engage in service to the College including committee work and leadership roles when asked.

Job description

Assistant Professor of Russian, Middlebury College, MIDDLEBURY, VT

The Russian Department invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in Russian beginning fall 2027. Research specialization is open. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach Russian literature and culture, native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, and interest and experience in teaching language at the undergraduate level. The position entails teaching Russian at all levels and courses in English on Russian culture and literature.

As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury's First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from a myriad of life experiences, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462 — $103,138 per year.

Through Interfolio, candidates must submit a cover letter addressed to Prof. Timothy Portice, chair of the search committee. The letter should focus on the candidate's pedagogical approach to teaching, their prior experience teaching Russian to non-native speakers at the college level, content courses in English that the candidate would be interested to teach, and the candidate's research portfolio and interests.

In addition, the application must include the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A syllabus for a Russian language course that the candidate previously taught at the first or second year level
• At least one syllabus of a content course in English that the candidate either previously taught or would like to teach in the future
• A 20‑25 page sample of scholarly writing
• Three confidential letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Timothy Portice, Associate Professor of Russian and Chair of the Russian Department, at [e-mail].

To apply, please follow this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/188532

The deadline for submitting application materials is October 15, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks.