The University Of Denver
Adjunct Instructor of Russian
The University Of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Position SummaryThe College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences seeks qualified individuals to join our adjunct pool for possible, non-benefited, part-time teaching assignments in Russian at the University of Denver in the 2024-25 academic year.Adjunct Russian faculty members teach 4-credit undergraduate courses. The opportunity exists to teach both introductory courses as well as higher-level offerings. The specific courses involved may vary from quarter to quarter and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on departmental needs. At this time, we are searching for Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 instructors only, however the opportunity may develop to teach courses in the future.Hires for Fall courses are required to start September 1, 2024.
However, we encourage applications from those unable to teach in the Fall but would like to remain in our hiring pool.Essential FunctionsCourse instruction and grading.Preparation of class materials.Weekly office hours.Guidance and support of students.Participation in Russian program meetings.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated excellence and effectiveness in teaching Russian language and literature to Anglophone students in the US at the college or university level.Ability to work through email and to use MS Word and PowerPoint; ability to learn and use DU's Canvas course management system.Experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively with underserved populations.Required QualificationsMA in Russian language, linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Slavic Studies or Comparative Literature with clear Russian emphasis) by the time of application.Native or near-native level fluency in Russian and English.Experience teaching Russian language at the college or university level with proven excellence and effectiveness.Interest in incorporating inclusive pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.Preferred QualificationsABD or PhD in Russian, Slavic Studies, or closely related field, in hand by 1 September 2024.Interdisciplinary breadth, with interest in including social, political, and other cultural contexts in all levels of teaching.1-3 years of experience teaching Russian culture courses in English3+ years of experience teaching Russian language at the college or university level with proven excellence and effectiveness.Experience in designing courses, in assessing classes and programs, and in utilizing the campus management system for remote teaching.Extended residence and extensive travel in Russia and/or the Commonwealth of Independent States.Demonstrated experience or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive excellence teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.Work ScheduleVaries - to be coordinated with department chair.Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2024-2025 academic year. For consideration to teach in Fall 2024, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) May 15, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu
to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Course RateThe 2023-2024 Adjunct faculty rate is $4,772 per four-credit course and adjuncts may teach up to a maximum of six courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring).The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.The University of Denver
offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .For full consideration, please include the following with your application:Teaching materials: a sample lesson plan for an upper-level literature and culture course taught in Russian, proposed or actual. A proposed or actual syllabus of an advanced Russian course. Other evidence of teaching excellence, such as sample assessments, link to video excerpts, and/or student testimonials, etc. are welcome.NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 5 files. Please combine documents if necessary, to get all content uploaded.The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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However, we encourage applications from those unable to teach in the Fall but would like to remain in our hiring pool.Essential FunctionsCourse instruction and grading.Preparation of class materials.Weekly office hours.Guidance and support of students.Participation in Russian program meetings.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated excellence and effectiveness in teaching Russian language and literature to Anglophone students in the US at the college or university level.Ability to work through email and to use MS Word and PowerPoint; ability to learn and use DU's Canvas course management system.Experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively with underserved populations.Required QualificationsMA in Russian language, linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Slavic Studies or Comparative Literature with clear Russian emphasis) by the time of application.Native or near-native level fluency in Russian and English.Experience teaching Russian language at the college or university level with proven excellence and effectiveness.Interest in incorporating inclusive pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.Preferred QualificationsABD or PhD in Russian, Slavic Studies, or closely related field, in hand by 1 September 2024.Interdisciplinary breadth, with interest in including social, political, and other cultural contexts in all levels of teaching.1-3 years of experience teaching Russian culture courses in English3+ years of experience teaching Russian language at the college or university level with proven excellence and effectiveness.Experience in designing courses, in assessing classes and programs, and in utilizing the campus management system for remote teaching.Extended residence and extensive travel in Russia and/or the Commonwealth of Independent States.Demonstrated experience or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive excellence teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.Work ScheduleVaries - to be coordinated with department chair.Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2024-2025 academic year. For consideration to teach in Fall 2024, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) May 15, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu
to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Course RateThe 2023-2024 Adjunct faculty rate is $4,772 per four-credit course and adjuncts may teach up to a maximum of six courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring).The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.The University of Denver
offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .For full consideration, please include the following with your application:Teaching materials: a sample lesson plan for an upper-level literature and culture course taught in Russian, proposed or actual. A proposed or actual syllabus of an advanced Russian course. Other evidence of teaching excellence, such as sample assessments, link to video excerpts, and/or student testimonials, etc. are welcome.NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 5 files. Please combine documents if necessary, to get all content uploaded.The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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