Visiting Lecturer, Russian and Slavic Studies (UPDATED) - Job at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ

Visiting Lecturer, Russian and Slavic Studies (UPDATED)

Tucson, AZ

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Visiting Lecturer, Russian and Slavic Studies (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req19339
Department	Russian and Slavic Studies
Department Website Link	https://russian.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	1512 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights	Please Note: The review date for applications has been updated to "May 20, 2024" within the Special Instructions to Applicants section. The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies at the University of Arizona invites applications for a one-year visiting lecturer in Russian and Slavic Studies (full time, with benefits). The successful candidate will teach General Education courses for a diverse undergraduate student population and will be able to teach Russian language courses. Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teaching 3 courses per semester based on department needs (80% of workload). Service for the department, including student outreach activities, such as event planning, coordination, advertising and participation. (20% of workload) Holding office hours. Preparing teaching materials independently and collaboratively. Attending meetings and/or events as requested. Actively recruiting majors and minors to the BA in Russian and Slavic Studies. Contributing to departmental efforts to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and fostering diversity and inclusive excellence. Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Russian and/or Slavic Studies or closely related field by August 1, 2024 Native or ACTFL superior proficiency in Russian and English
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching Russian and Slavic Studies at the university level.
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Visiting (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$45,000-$50,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/19/2024
Expected End Date	5/18/2025
Contact Information for Candidates	Lindsey Fera lfera@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/1/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload 2 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system). Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter. In your cover letter, please detail your preparation to teach Russian and Slavic Studies. Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references (do NOT click the "Submit" button until you have added all 3 references using the plus "+" sign button). Your references will then be requested to upload a letter of reference into the system. Once the 3 reference letters have been uploaded, the application will be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to complete applications. The department will begin reviewing applications on May 20, 2024. The position will be open until filled.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Company

University of Arizona

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full or Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Open