Summer Session Instructor (Russian and Slavic Studies)

Position Highlights

The Department of Russian & Slavic Studies is seeking a short-term summer session teaching position from 6/8/26- 7/9/26 for RSSS 150B1. The Summer Session Instructor position is part-time, non-tenure eligible, non-benefits eligible and will provide instruction in the subject area of Russian & Slavic culture.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach RSSS 150 B1 (East European Cinema).
• Hold office hours.
• Plan class lectures and assignments.
• Grade papers and exams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Russian & Slavic Studies or related field of study.
• Experience teaching college-level courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence of college (online or face-to-face) teaching experience in Russian & Slavic Studies.
• Digital Learning Platform experience (Vista, Cengage, Pearson, etc.).
• Learning Management System experience (Bright Space/D2L, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Completion of a Quality Matters workshop (online program).
• History of professional development activities for online teaching and/or course design.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information: Non-Career-Track (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: approximately 10

Job FTE: .25

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: Contingent on enrollment

Compensation Type: Contingent on Student Enrollment

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 7/9/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Susan McGee
susanmcgee@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV)