BCAS - Instructor of Russian in Modern Languages and Classics - 527497

Department/Organization
204231 - Modern Languages and Classics

Rank
Instructor

Position Summary
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama is seeking a renewable contract full-time instructor of Russian starting August 16, 2026. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama is seeking a renewable contract full-time instructor of Russian starting August 16, 2026. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance.

Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Russian. The successful candidate should not only be able to teach courses in Russian at all undergraduate levels but also be able to teach courses in English on Russian literature and culture. The department is in the process of establishing a minor in Folklore and Mythology. It is highly desirable that candidates have experience in teaching Russian Folklore. A minimum of ten years of experience teaching undergraduates at North American institutions is expected.

To apply, visit https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS and complete the online application. Attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae and have three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Russian. The successful candidate should not only be able to teach courses in Russian at all undergraduate levels but also be able to teach courses in English on Russian literature and culture.

Preferred Qualifications
It is highly desirable that candidates have experience in teaching Russian Folklore. A minimum of ten years of experience teaching undergraduates at North American institutions is expected.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, visit https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS and complete the online application. Attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae and have three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

About the Division/College/School
The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.”

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s l