Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor

Job Number: JR104000

Remote Type: Fully On-Campus

Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor

Department
German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Department JM

Worker Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type
Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible
Yes

Screening Date
2026-05-01

Job Description Summary
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach a full load of courses, including Russian language, literature, and culture courses in English (possibly including folklore) at all levels. Renewable for a second year based on need, successful performance, and continued funding. Position starts in August 2026.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master's in Slavic languages and literatures or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment Instructor.

Consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence; native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English, areas of specialization open; teaching experience at the college level in the U.S.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness

Special Instructions (if applicable)
Inquiries may be directed to Aurora Barker at BarkerA@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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