Visiting Lecturer Russian & East European Languages & Literatures — Rutgers University

The Department of Germanic, Russian and East European Languages and Literatures at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track one-year position as a Visiting Lecturer in the Russian and East European Program, effective September 1, 2022. We seek a vibrant instructor to teach first-year Russian language, as well as undergraduate courses in Russian and East European literature and cultures. Secondary specialization in cinema studies, post-colonial theory, and/or non-Russian East European literatures and cultures a plus. Teaching load is 3-3. The appointed Lecturer is expected to participate in the life of the program, help organize student events, and advise students.

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Ph.D. in Slavic or a closely related field strongly preferred, although candidates who are ABD will be considered. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English and evidence of successful teaching experience required.

For more information about the program, please see http://reell.rutgers.edu.

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Priority given to complete applications on file by May 16.