Assistant Professor in Russian at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: World Languages / 0-1241-000

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Salary Plan: Regular

Hiring Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary:

The Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida invites applications for a nine-month full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Russian language, literature, and the cultures of the Russian-speaking world to begin August 7, 2025.

We are looking for a broadly interdisciplinary Russian scholar. Candidates whose research is transnational and considers Russophone diasporas or non-Russian cultural communities in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, or Eurasia are especially welcome.

The area of specialization is open, and both contemporary and historical topics will be considered. We welcome candidates in language and literature as well as film and media studies, music and sound studies, and other humanities fields. Salary is negotiable.

Duties:

Teach undergraduate courses at all levels

Take on a leadership role in maintaining and building the existing Russian program, which includes a concentration within the Major in World Languages & Cultures and a Russian Studies Minor.

Teach undergraduate courses at all levels (World Languages does not offer a graduate degree in Russian, but the position can involve active engagement with other USF graduate programs, including graduate instruction through cross-listing).

Conduct, present, and publish research and engage in other professional activities.

Participate actively in program management as well as department, college, and university governance.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Russian studies or a closely related field by August 7, 2025. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Native or near-native competency in Russian

Excellent communication skills in English

Experience teaching Russian language

Evidence of active research and scholarship

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching upper-level Russian language courses

Experience developing and teaching courses in translation

Ability to work cooperatively with the USF Institute for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")

Job Opening Number: 37950

Posting Date: 09/24/2024

Posting End Date: 11/25/2024

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

You will need:

• a current CV
• cover letter
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (one syllabus, one set of course evaluations)
• one sample publication, maximum 30 pages (dissertation, articles, conference presentations)
• three letters of recommendation (to be sent by the recommenders or through online platforms such as Interfolio to the Department Operations Manager, Ms. Alana Harris, alana18@usf.edu )

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For disability accommodations, contact (Alana Harris) at alana18@usf.edu , a minimum of five working days in advance.

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About USF

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities, including USF's highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

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