Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College in Williamstown, MA invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian in the Department of German and Russian, beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses across two semesters and contribute to language instruction and curriculum development.

Native or near-native proficiency and a passion for teaching are required; a PhD is preferred. The department emphasizes close student-faculty interaction and mentoring within a diverse

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; native or near-native proficiency required.
• Significant language teaching experience.
• Ability to develop innovative upper-level Russian courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses across two semesters (two per term).
• Engage in mentoring and advising; participate in faculty collaboration.
• Contribute to program development and student recruitment.

Skills

Language teaching experience

Upper-level course development

Native or near-native proficiency in L

Student mentoring

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

Williams College: German and Russian

Location: Williams College

Open Date: Aug 07, 2026

Deadline: Dec 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of German and Russian at Williams college seeks tofill a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Russian tobegin in July 2027. The teaching load is four courses, or the equivalent, across two semesters: two in the fall and two in the spring. Specialization is open. PhD preferred. Native or near-native proficiency in the language is required. A passion forteaching is a must. Specifically, the successful candidate will have significant language teaching experience, innovative ideas for upper-level courses in Russian, and a desire to work effectively, both inside and outside the classroom, with a student population that is broadly diverse. Our program is founded on closestudent-faculty interaction and strong mentoring, as well as vibrant scholarship.

Position begins: July 1, 2027

Application Deadline: December 7, 2026

We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Further information is available here: https://faculty.williams.edu/faculty-support-and-resources/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/

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Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in theBerkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equalopportunity and makes all employm ent decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusivecommunity where individuals of all identities and backgrounds canlive, learn, and thrive.