Intermediate Russian Instructor (SLI)

Intermediate Russian Instructor (SLI) Slavic Languages & Literatures - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26002225 ) Intermediate Russian Instructor (SLI) The Slavic, East European, and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, pending budgetary approval, seeks an Instructor of Intermediate Russian for the summer of 2026. The instructor will teach 6 weeks of intensive Russian during SLI's summer session, which begins on June 1, 2026. During the six weeks of teaching in the domestic program in Pittsburgh, classes will meet five days a week from 9 am to 2:50 pm. In addition to classroom teaching, instructors are expected to help plan and facilitate the cultural programming for the language program. Instructors will be asked to team teach. Applicants should have a master's degree in Russian or a related field and experience teaching in a college or university setting using the communicative approach or other proficiency-based methods. A minimum of advanced mid proficiency in Russian is required for the position. Applicants should submit a CV and, if available, representative student evaluations and a cover letter. The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required. Cover Letter CV Student Evaluations - if available The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category :

Part-time temporary

Bargaining Unit Eligibility :

This position may be bargaining unit eligible

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Pittsburgh Child Protection Clearances :

Not Applicable Required Attachments :

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)