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Instructors in Russian

College of New Jersey - Ewing Township, NJ

The College of New Jersey seeks 1 temporary part-time and 2 adjunct instructors to teach Russian language and culture courses (the latter in English) for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The temporary part-time instructor will direct the first- and second-year Russian language courses and teach in that program as well as the culture courses in English (History of Russian Film in the fall, Survey of Contemporary Russia in the spring). The first- and second-year courses are co-taught with the adjunct instructors

In addition, the temporary part-time instructor will direct some independent studies in advanced Russian, will advise students with a minor in Russian Studies, advise our campus Russian Club, and support Russian cultural activities on campus. The successful candidates must be able to work collaboratively.

Requirements for either position:
(1) near-native fluency in both Russian and English,
(2) an M.A. degree, or its equivalent, in Russian/Slavic or in foreign language education with an emphasis on Russian, PhD or dissertator status preferred,
(3) prior experience teaching Russian at the college-level to American learners in the United States,
(4) familiarity with contemporary instructional materials for college-level teaching of Russian and the use of digital media in the college curriculum,
(5) familiarity with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and World-Readiness Standards for Language Learning, which are methodological pillars of language instruction at TCNJ.

Email letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to: WLC@tcnj.edu with the subject line Russian Positions.

Priority will be given to candidates whose applications are submitted by May 1, 2015.

Final offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. The successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Posted on April 27, 2015.