Slavic Teaching Assistant Professor

SLAVIC: Teaching Assistant Professor of Russian Studies 

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Russian Studies to begin in August 2024, pending budgetary approval. Duties include (i) teaching a broad range of specialized as well as general education courses in Russian language, literature, and culture, sometimes in a comparative context, (ii) undergraduate mentoring, (iii) active participation in outreach and cultural as well as intellectual programming, and (iv) additional service duties in the Department. The teaching load is six three-credit courses per year. 

A Ph.D. in Slavic or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Experience teaching Russian language, literature, and culture courses at a North American institution of higher education is strongly preferred. 

Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a teaching portfolio that includes such documents as a teaching statement, representative student evaluations, samples of learning activities and assessments, and syllabi, and the names and contact information for three persons able to provide confidential professional letters of recommendation (we do not need the letters themselves at this time, but we do need the names of the recommenders). Please also provide a separate description of how your research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Questions may be directed to Kelly Britcher, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment.  Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.  

Cover letter, CV, Teaching portfolio, and contact for three references.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.