Assistant Professor of Russian

The Department of Foreign Languages anticipates hiring an Assistant Professor beginning 21 June, 2021. The initial appointment will be for three years. Reappointments of four years in length are possible. Applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to the United States Air Force Academy mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom.  Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, academic service, sustained intellectual contributions, and will have native or near native Russian language skills.  Duties will include instruction ranging from introductory to advanced undergraduate courses. An earned doctorate (completed no later than 21 June, 2021), in Russian, Russian Literature, and/or Russian Socio-Cultural/Political Studies is required, or another related doctoral degree such as Second Language Acquisition or Foreign Language Education is required with proven experience as a Russian instructor at the university level. To Apply: Go to www.usajobs.gov. Type in “Professor” in the “Keyword” box and “USAF Academy” in the Location box and click “Search.” Scroll down until you locate this position. Applications must be received by 13 October, 2020.

U. S. citizenship required.    


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