Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2025-2026

Colby College; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College in Waterville, Maine is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position entails teaching four courses and engaging in cultural programming, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusive teaching practices. Interested candidates should submit a detailed application through Interfolio.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English required.
• Demonstrated teaching experience across the language sequence.
• Proof of commitment to inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses in Russian Language and two in Russian Literature.
• Contribute to cultural programming related to Russian studies.
• Engage in ongoing scholarly activities.

Skills

Fluency in Russian

Fluency in English

Teaching experience

Commitment to diversity

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2025-2026

Colby College - Waterville, Maine

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: https://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.