Positions in Russian at The College of NJ

[Benjamin Rifkin]

Dear SEELANGers:

The College of New Jersey is looking to fill two positions in Russian, one full-time (non-tenure track, but with benefits), and one part-time, for the 2014-2015 academic year.  The full job description is appended below.  If you have any queries, please direct them to the e-mail address for the search as indicated in the announcement below.

Sincerely,

Ben Rifkin
The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey seeks one full-time temporary faculty member to teach Russian language and culture for the 2014-2015 academic year and one part-time instructor in Russian language for the 2014-2015 academic year.
The full-time instructor will teach first- and second-year intensive Russian, with the part-time instructor as a co-teacher, and Russian culture courses (in translation) under the supervision of Benjamin Rifkin, Professor of Russian and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. In the fall 2014 semester, that culture course will be "The History of Russian Film," which is cross-listed in Russian, History, and Film. In the spring 2015 semester, that culture course will be "Contemporary Russia: An Interdisciplinary Exploration."
In addition, the full-time instructor will direct some independent studies in advanced Russian and will advise students with a minor in Russian Studies and students participating in a US Department of Education grant to internationalize our social studies education major.
The full-time position carries benefits.
The successful candidate must be able and willing to collaborate with the part-time teacher on all aspects of course management.
Requirements for the Full-Time Instructor:
(1) near-native fluency in both Russian and English, (2) an M.A. degree, or its equivalent, in Russian/Slavic or in foreign language education with an emphasis on Russian, PhD or dissertator status preferred, (3) at least 2 years prior experience teaching Russian at the college-level to American learners in the United States, (4) familiarity with contemporary instructional materials for college-level teaching of Russian and the use of digital media in the college curriculum.
Preference will be given to candidates who: already have a doctoral degree or who are writing their doctoral dissertation; to candidates with training in the methods of teaching a foreign language; and to candidates who demonstrate in their letter and resume substantial experience in teaching in a Standards-based proficiency-oriented curriculum (in the context of the ACTFL standards for foreign language learning and the ACTFL proficiency guidelines).

The part-time instructor will co-teach first- and second-year Russian in close collaboration with the full-time instructor.
Requirements for the Part-Time Instructor:
MA or equivalent in Russian with at least two years' experience teaching Russian to American students in American college or university settings, minimally near-native fluency in both Russian and English, familiarity with contemporary materials for teaching Russian to Americans and the use of digital media in the teaching of Russian. Preference will be given to candidates who: already have a doctoral degree or who are writing their doctoral dissertation; to candidates with training in the methods of teaching a foreign language; and to candidates who demonstrate in their letter and resume substantial experience in teaching in a Standards-based proficiency-oriented curriculum (in the context of the ACTFL standards for foreign language learning and the ACTFL proficiency guidelines). Note: this adjunct position is a part-time job that offers no benefits; the College does not support work visa applications for foreign nationals for part-time jobs.
Contact Information
Email letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references by April 24, 2014 to: WLC at tcnj.edu with the subject line Full-Time Russian Position or Part-Time Russian Position.
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.


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