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Assistant Professor of Russian

Bread Loaf, VT • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
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Posted 21 days ago

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Assistant Professor of Russian

MIDDLEBURY, VT

The Russian Department invites applicants for a full‑time tenure‑track position in Russian beginning fall 2027. Research specialization is open. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach Russian literature and culture, native or near‑native fluency in Russian and English, and interest and experience in teaching language at the undergraduate level. The position entails teaching Russian at all levels and courses in English on Russian culture and literature.

As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College, including committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a program or department when asked.

Middlebury College is a top‑tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from a myriad of life experiences, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462–$103,138 per year.

Application Requirements
  • Cover letter addressed to Prof. Timothy Portice, chair of the search committee, focusing on pedagogical approach, prior experience teaching Russian to non‑native speakers, content courses in English, research portfolio, and interests.
  • Up‑to‑date CV.
  • Syllabus for a Russian language course previously taught at the first or second year level.
  • At least one syllabus of a content course in English that the candidate previously taught or would like to teach.
  • 20–25 page sample of scholarly writing.
  • Three confidential letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability.

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Timothy Portice, Associate Professor of Russian and Chair of the Russian Department, at tportice@middlebury.edu.

Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/188532.

Deadline for submitting application materials: October 15, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found at http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecksLinks.

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