Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian

George Washington University

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United States, D.C., Washington

Jul 14, 2025

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:	F002525
Academic Title:	Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian
Rank:	Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline	Humanities
Specialty:
Contract Type:	Visiting
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:	08/01/2025
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at the George Washington University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, specializing in Russian language and language methodology, to begin in fall 2025 for a one-year appointment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:	Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching six courses per academic year; administrative responsibility for the language program in close cooperation with the Russian Program director; and implementation of curriculum and assessment instruments.
Minimum Qualifications:	Applicants must have an M.A. or higher degree in Russian Language Pedagogy or related fields; experience in college level teaching; and native or near-native fluency in both Russian and English.
Advertised Salary:	60,000
Other Benefits:	The successful candidate will be eligible for GW's benefits programs including medical insurance.Available benefits can be reviewed https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The complete application consists of two parts. Please upload your current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and a cover letter outlining your experience, teaching, and research. Two, please have three (3) recommenders send letters of recommendation directly to rgpeter@gwu.edu with the subject line "Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian/ YOUR NAME". Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
Department Link:	https://rgss.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link	https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/120237