Visiting Russian Language Professor - Innovative Teaching

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

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