Assistant Teaching Professor in Slavic languages, Department of Slavic languages

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University in Washington, DC invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Slavic Languages. The role involves teaching Russian at undergraduate and graduate levels with a 3/4 course load per semester, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development and service.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) or substantial university teaching experience in Slavic Languages and Literatures or related fields, with strong teaching and research

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or its equivalent prior to appointment start date (preferred) or at least five years of language teaching experience at the university level.
• Candidates without a Ph.D. may be appointed at the rank of Lecturer.
• Strong promise of excellence in teaching as well as research.

Responsibilities

• Teach Russian language across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Maintain a teaching load of 3/4 courses per semester.
• Advise students and coordinate team-taught courses and cultural outreach activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and other service duties as assigned by Chair.

Skills

Russian language teaching

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Slavic Languages and Literatures / Russian Language and Literature / Second Language Acquisition or related discipline

Five+ years of university-level language teaching experience

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor in Slavic languages, Department of Slavic languages

Georgetown University - Washington, DC

The Department of Slavic Languages at Georgetown University invites applications for a non-tenure position to begin in August/2027.

The teaching load is 3/4 courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Additional responsibilities include advising students, coordinating team-taught courses, coordinating cultural outreach activities, curriculum development, and other service duties as assigned by Chair.

We are looking for candidates with expertise in Russian language teaching who can contribute to instruction across all levels of the Russian language curriculum, from beginning through advanced courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Russian language regularly and, as needed, to offer occasional courses in Russian and East European literature, film, and culture.

Candidates with interest in Ukrainian language, literature and culture, as well as language pedagogy and heritage-language learning are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or its equivalent in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Russian Language and Literature, Second Language Acquisition, or a related discipline prior to appointment start date (preferred), or at least five years of language teaching experience at the university level. (Candidates without a Ph.D. or its equivalent may be appointed at the rank of Lecturer). Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching as well as research.

For questions related to this position, please contact: Dr. Lioudmila Fedorova, Professor and Chair, Department of Slavic Languages, [e-mail] .

The projected base salary range is 63,356-69,688.

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.