Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian and Central European Studies

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Job Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian and Central European Studies

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures

The Ohio State University Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures seeks a versatile teacher and scholar for a visiting assistant professorship in the 2026-2027 academic year. The salary is $55,000 plus benefits and the load is 3 courses per semester, with a one course release for service (i.e. effectively 3-2). Our expectation is that the colleague will serve as a member of the undergraduate committee and advisor of 1-2 language or other club(s) and will design and offer 1 undergraduate career readiness workshop each semester.  The university will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Performance Objectives

We are seeking to hire a colleague with:

• The ability to teach a broad range of courses including culture, film, and literature classes and potentially language, in person and possibly in an asynchronous online format.
• Candidates must have a PhD [in hand by August 2026]; evidence of successful teaching at a U.S.-based institution
• Proficiency in two languages and cultures (including Russian [required] and either Czech or Ukrainian).
• Expertise in Digital Humanities desired. Research-active scholars are encouraged to apply.
• Serve as a member of the undergraduate committee and advisor of 1-2 language or other club(s)
• Design and offer 1 undergraduate career readiness workshop each semester

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: PhD [in hand by August 2026]; evidence of successful teaching at a U.S.-based institution; and proficiency in two languages and cultures (including Russian [required])

Desired: Second language can be Czech or Ukrainian; others considered; expertise in Digital Humanities desired; research-active scholars are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The salary is $55,000 plus benefits. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications. Position is potentially renewable for 1-2 years depending on performance and department needs.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information:

How to Apply

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Application closes 01/15/2026

Required:
    Cover letter
    Curriculum Vitae (CV)