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Lecturer in Russian

University of Hawaii, Manoa - Honolulu, HI

The Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas at University of Hawaii, Manoa, welcomes applications for a Lecturer position in Russian language and culture to begin in August 2019.

Conditions:
One-year appointment for Academic Year (Fall 2019 & Spring 2020). Contingent on approval, position clearance, availability of funds, and sufficient enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate courses in Russian language, literature and culture, and courses in Russian literature, culture in English translation.

Teaching load:
Up to 12 credits (4 courses) per semester.

Minimum Qualifications:
M.A. or equivalent degree in Russian;
High Level proficiency in Russian and English
Experience teaching Russian in the USA at the college/university level

Desirable Qualifications:
Ph.D., in Russian or equivalent (ABD will be considered; must have degree in hand by 07/31/2019.)
Evidence of student-oriented and innovative instruction.
Scholarly publication and participation in national professional organizations encouraged, but not required for appointment.

To Apply:
Email your application materials in a single pdf file to llea464@hawaii.edu with Subject Line "Russian" plus your last name: RussianLastName. Include your letter of application, curriculum vitae, complete sets of recent student evaluations, official graduate transcripts (copies acceptable at time of application, however, original transcripts upon hire) and the email and phone contact information for three references. Describe in your letter of application the courses taught previously in Russian and in English translation, as well as courses you are prepared to teach.

Inquiries:
Dr. Anastasia Kostetskaya, Russian Chair; 808-956-4181; kostestk@hawaii.edu. Russian Chair, Department of Languages & Literatures of Europe & the Americas.

Posted on March 21, 2019.