Term Position in Russian Language

[Marc Robinson]

Russian
Term Position Search 2015-16

The Russian Language and Area Studies Department at St. Olaf College, a
highly-selective, small liberal arts college in Northfield Minnesota,
invites applications for a one-year, full-time (1.0 FTE)
position in Russian language, beginning August 15, 2015 (with potential for
a subsequent
appointment). Candidates should have earned their Ph.D. by August 15, 2015.

We seek a gifted and enthusiastic language instructor, a commitment to
mentoring undergraduate students, and enthusiasm for supporting the growth
of Russian Studies on. Teaching load is six courses with three courses in
the fall semester and three courses in the spring semester. We are on a
4-1-4 calendar and there will be no teaching during the January term.
Candidates will teach language courses from beginning through our
fourth-year language capstone course. Native or near-native proficiency in
Russian is absolutely required.

Duties also involve frequent contact with students outside the classroom in
recruiting and
mentoring. Faculty members are expected to participate fully in department
and college activities
being available to students, and assisting in college and department
functions, such as the Russian House and various Russian activities.

All applications are submitted online at http://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/jobs/. A
complete application
includes:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Graduate School Transcript (copy/unofficial is acceptable for initial
application)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Writing Sample
6. Names and email addresses for three references that have agreed to
provide letters of
recommendation (St. Olaf will solicit letters directly from references as
soon as the
application is submitted).

Completed applications received by October 10th will be guaranteed full
consideration. We will be conducting preliminary interviews over Vidyo.

General inquiries may be sent to Dr. Marc Robinson, Chair of the Department
of Russian, at
robinso at stolaf.edu.

The St. Olaf Russian Language and Area Studies Department strives for a
diverse and collaborative community of teachers and scholars that provides
a lively and supportive environment for our students.

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal
arts college with
approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. It is
located in Northfield,
Minnesota, about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul with their rich
and diverse cultural
resources. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked
liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in
mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes a global perspective. More
information about the department may be found at
http://wp.stolaf.edu/russian/.

A liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks
diversity in students, faculty, and staff. The college is especially
interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of
our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College
verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and
conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

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